Technical tour
The driving simulator of the University of Naples’ Road Safety Laboratory
The first technical tours will be scheduled at the Road Safety Laboratory of the University of Naples Federico II. The visit focuses on the presentation of the new generation and dynamic driving simulator, that consists of a real car cockpit mounted on a 6 DOF exapode and surrounded by a 240° cylindrical projection screen. The RSS attendees will see the simulator “in action” and they will be provided with a brief overview of the applications, developments and research on human factors and road safety. The laboratory is in Fuorigrotta district, very close to the conference venue (5-minute walk).
The Radio Information Center of Tangenziale di Napoli
During the technical tour, the RSS participants will visit the Radio Information Center of Tangenziale di Napoli, located in Fuorigrotta district. The Radio Information Center is a key-element of the organization of Italian Highway Concessionary Companies. It is a traffic control center, pivotal for the operation of highway infrastructure activities. The center is equipped with a multi-screen or group of monitors, the terminals for each workstation, devices for voice communication via radio and telephone, and equipment for video communication and video recording.
The activities of the Radio Information Center take place throughout the year without interruption, continuously over 24 hours in order to guarantee the maintenance or prompt return to the normal safety level after every event (crash, disturbance, dangerous situation) not only for travellers but also for personnel working on the road and for the environment; to guarantee, always safely, the swift return to normal road conditions and smooth traffic flow, compromised by the event.
The Radio Information Center of Tangenziale di Napoli
During the technical tour, the RSS participants will visit the Radio Information Center of Tangenziale di Napoli, located in Fuorigrotta district. The Radio Information Center is a key-element of the organization of Italian Highway Concessionary Companies. It is a traffic control center, pivotal for the operation of highway infrastructure activities. The center is equipped with a multi-screen or group of monitors, the terminals for each workstation, devices for voice communication via radio and telephone, and equipment for video communication and video recording.
The activities of the Radio Information Center take place throughout the year without interruption, continuously over 24 hours in order to guarantee the maintenance or prompt return to the normal safety level after every event (crash, disturbance, dangerous situation) not only for travellers but also for personnel working on the road and for the environment; to guarantee, always safely, the swift return to normal road conditions and smooth traffic flow, compromised by the event.
Additionally, while monitoring the progression of each event, from its occurrence to the return to normal conditions, timely update information is provided to the drivers.
Tour of art stations of Metro Napoli
Among its wonders, Naples has one of the largest free and public access museums around the world: the stations of line 1 of the underground. The result is the so-called art Metro line (together with some stops on line 6) in which stations, designed by great architects, and installations by world artists coexist daily. Most of these works are accessible every day as we move through the city. There are currently 15 stations of the art metro, collecting around two hundred works of art. The underground network connecting the city centre and the surrounding suburbs is still being expanded through the construction of new stations, but has already received numerous international awards. A guided tour of the most beautiful stations will be carried out.