{"id":299034,"date":"2024-06-10T18:50:51","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T13:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=299034"},"modified":"2024-06-10T18:50:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T13:20:51","slug":"gnss-based-electronic-toll-collection-etc-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/gnss-based-electronic-toll-collection-etc-system\/","title":{"rendered":"GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source-<\/strong>This post on GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System<\/strong> has been created based on the article “NHAI Invites Global Expression of Interest for Implementation of GNSS-Based Electronic Toll Collection in India”<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0published in\u00a0\u201cPIB\u201d<\/strong> on 7 June 2024.<\/p>\n

Why in News?<\/h2>\n

The Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has issued a global call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to develop and implement a GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system on India\u2019s National Highways.<\/p>\n

About GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System<\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0 The GNSS-based ETC system utilizes Global Navigation Satellite System technology to facilitate electronic toll collection without physical toll barriers.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 By using satellites or satellite constellations, the system accurately tracks vehicle movements and calculates tolls based on the distance traveled on tolled highways.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Key Features of the System<\/h2>\n

1. Vehicles must be equipped with GNSS-enabled On Board Units (OBUs) to be part of this toll collection system.<\/p>\n

2. The NHAI plans to integrate this system within the existing FASTag ecosystem, starting with a hybrid model that supports both RFID-based and GNSS-based ETC simultaneously.<\/p>\n

Significance of the GNSS-based ETC System<\/h2>\n

1. The system is designed to ensure smooth vehicle movement along National Highways by eliminating physical toll booths.<\/p>\n

2. It offers a barrier-free tolling experience, significantly reducing congestion and wait times.<\/p>\n

3. It implements distance-based tolling, where users are charged solely for the segments of the highway they use.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 it aims to enhance toll collection efficiency by minimizing revenue leakages and preventing toll evasion.<\/p>\n

About Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)<\/h2>\n

1. About:<\/strong> The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is a constellation of satellites orbiting Earth, continuously transmitting radio signals with precise time and orbital information.<\/p>\n

2. Components of GNSS:<\/strong> It consists of satellite and a receiver.<\/p>\n

i) <\/strong>Satellites:<\/strong> Orbit the Earth, transmitting time-stamped signals.<\/p>\n

ii) Ground Control Stations:<\/strong> Monitor and manage the satellite constellation.<\/p>\n

iii) Receivers:<\/strong> Devices that capture satellite signals to determine precise location.<\/p>\n

3. Applications of GNSS<\/strong><\/p>\n

i) Navigation:<\/strong> Used in aviation, maritime, and road transport.<\/p>\n

ii) Mapping and Surveying:<\/strong> Provides precise geospatial data for mapping and land surveys.<\/p>\n

iii) Agriculture:<\/strong> Enables precision farming techniques.<\/p>\n

iv) Disaster Management:<\/strong> Assists in emergency response and disaster relief operations.<\/p>\n

v) Telecommunications:<\/strong> Synchronizes networks and systems.<\/p>\n

UPSC Syllabus: Science and technology, Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Source-This post on GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System has been created based on the article “NHAI Invites Global Expression of Interest for Implementation of GNSS-Based Electronic Toll Collection in India”\u00a0published in\u00a0\u201cPIB\u201d on 7 June 2024. Why in News? The Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI),… Continue reading GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10366,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1566,1738],"tags":[11872,3590],"class_list":["post-299034","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-daily-factly-articles","category-science-and-technology-daily-factly-articles","tag-9pm-daily-factly","tag-pib","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/299034","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10366"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=299034"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/299034\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=299034"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=299034"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=299034"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}