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Example systems engineering documents were collected from many different ITS projects to support development of this website. This view provides access to the collected examples, organized by deliverable. Note that these real world examples are not perfect, but you still may find them helpful. We are always looking for good examples, so please Contact Us if you or your agency may have additional examples to share.


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Name: Ohio Statewide CV/AV Concept of Operations - Scope Excerpt
Description: This excerpt from the Ohio Statewide CV/AV Concept of Operations includes the Scope chapter.
Project: Drive Ohio
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/driveohio/driveohioconopsexcerptscope.pdf(Opens in a new window)

Name: FHWA Model Systems Engineering Documents for Central Traffic Signal Systems - User Oriented Operational Description Excerpt
Description: This excerpt includes guidance for the User Oriented Operational Description from the FHWA Model SE Documents for Central Traffic Signal Systems.
Project: FHWA Model Systems Engineering Documents
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/fhwamse/fhwamseexcerptuoopdescr.pdf(Opens in a new window)

Name: Oregon Variable Speed System Concept of Operations - User Oriented Operational Description Excerpt
Description: This excerpt of the Oregon Variable Speed System Concept of Operations includes the User Oriented Operational Description.
Project: Oregon Statewide Variable Speed System
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/odotvss/odotvssconopsexcerptuoopdesc.pdf(Opens in a new window)

Name: NYM Integrated Corridor Management ConOps for the I-495 Corridor in the NY Metro Region - User Needs Excerpt
Description: This is an excerpt from the NYM Integrated Corridor Management ConOps that includes the User Needs
Project: New York Metro I-495 Integrated Corridor Management (ICM)
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/nycicm/ICM-495conopsfinal-userneeds.pdf(Opens in a new window)

Name: FDOT D2 FRAME Concept of Operations - System Overview Excerpt
Description: This excerpt includes the System Overview from the FDOT D2 FRAME Concept of Operations.
Project: FDOT District 2 - Florida Regional Advanced Mobility Elements (D2 FRAME)
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/fdotd2frame/fdotd2frameConOps-v1excerptsysoverview.pdf(Opens in a new window)

Name: PennDOT TSMO Design and Integration Guidelines - Operational and Support Environment Excerpt
Description: This excerpt includes chapters covering the Operational Environment and the Support Environment from the PennDOT TSMO Design and Integration Guidelines.
Project: Pennsylvania Systems Engineering Guidance
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/penndot/tsmodesignintegrguidelinesexcerptOpsSupportEnv.pdf(Opens in a new window)

Name: PennDOT TSMO Design and Integration Guidelines - Operational and Support Environment Excerpt
Description: This excerpt includes chapters covering the Operational Environment and the Support Environment from the PennDOT TSMO Design and Integration Guidelines.
Project: Pennsylvania Systems Engineering Guidance
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/penndot/tsmodesignintegrguidelinesexcerptOpsSupportEnv.pdf(Opens in a new window)

Name: Ohio Statewide CV/AV Concept of Operations - Operational Scenarios Excerpt
Description: This excerpt from the Ohio Statewide CV/AV Concept of Operations includes the Operational Scenarios chapter.
Project: Drive Ohio
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/driveohio/driveohioconopsexcerptopscenarios.pdf(Opens in a new window)

Name: Rural Connected Vehicle Corridors - Model Concept of Operations - Operational Scenarios Excerpt
Description: This excerpt includes the Operational Scenarios chapter from the Rural Connected Vehicle Corridors Model ConOps, NHCRP Research Report 978.
Project: Rural Connected Vehicle Corridors Systems Engineering Model Documents
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/rcvc/26388excerptopscen.pdf(Opens in a new window)

Name: Buffalo NY ITS4US Phase 1 Concept of Operations
Description: This document describes the Concept of Operations (ConOps) for Phase 1 of the Complete Trip Deployment in Buffalo, NY. This ConOps lists the high-priority user needs, describes the current environment that the system will be developed in, details the high-level functionality and capabilities to be deployed, and defines high-level outcomes and improvements expected from the deployment.
Project: Buffalo NY ITS4US Deployment Project
Access: https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57571(Opens in a new window)

Name: CDOT Systems Engineering Analysis Document Templates
Description: The CDOT systems engineering analysis process includes a series of Word templates for the key SEA documents. All templates are currently available on this webpage.
Project: CDOT Systems Engineering Analysis Guidance
Access: https://www.codot.gov/programs/intelligent-transportation-systems/systems-engineering-analysis-sea/sea-documents(Opens in a new window)

Name: FDOT D2 FRAME Concept of Operations
Description: This ConOps was developed for the D2 FRAME CV Infrastructure deployment project. The purpose of this document was to identify and outline the Concept of Operations (ConOps) for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 2 (D2) Florida's Regional Advanced Mobility Elements (FRAME) project.
Project: FDOT District 2 - Florida Regional Advanced Mobility Elements (D2 FRAME)
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/fdotd2frame/fdotd2frameConOps-v1.pdf(Opens in a new window)

Name: FHWA Model Systems Engineering Documents for Central Traffic Signal Systems
Description: This document is intended to provide guidance for professionals involved in developing systems engineering documents covering the evaluation, selection and implementation of Central Traffic Signal Systems. (CTSS). It includes initial user needs, system requirements, and template statements that can support efficient development of a Concept of Operations, a Requirements Document, a Verification Plan, and a Validation Plan. The CCTS may be a brand new deployment or an expansion of an existing system.

The Model Systems Engineering Documents for CTSS are intended for projects with the following characteristics:
* Relatively small, such that the project budget cannot be reasonably expected to fund systems engineering document development from scratch.
* Constrained to existing products in the market. The model documents are not intended to provide the detail necessary to support new significant software development.
* Applications of CTSS already well-defined in the transportation industry.

Agencies building large projects with custom software development or innovative applications will need to perform more detailed custom systems engineering, though these documents may provide an effective and time-saving starting point for that effort.
Project: FHWA Model Systems Engineering Documents
Access: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop19019/index.htm(Opens in a new window)

Name: FHWA Model Systems Engineering Documents for Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems
Description: This document is intended to provide guidance for professionals involved in developing systems engineering documents covering the evaluation, selection and implementation of CCTV systems. It includes initial user needs, system requirements, and template statements that can support efficient development of a Concept of Operations, a Requirements Document, a Verification Plan, and a Validation Plan. The CCTV system may be a brand new deployment or an expansion of an existing system.

The Model Systems Engineering Documents for CCTV Systems are intended for projects with the following characteristics:
* Relatively small, such that the project budget cannot be reasonably expected to fund systems engineering document development from scratch.
* Constrained to existing products in the market. The model documents are not intended to provide the detail necessary to support new significant software development.
* Applications of CCTV are already well-defined in the transportation industry.

Agencies building large projects with custom software development or innovative applications will need to perform more detailed custom systems engineering, though these documents may provide an effective and time-saving starting point for that effort.
Project: FHWA Model Systems Engineering Documents
Access: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop18060/index.htm(Opens in a new window)

Name: FHWA Model Systems Engineering Documents for Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Systems
Description: This document is intended to provide guidance for professionals involved in developing systems engineering documents covering the evaluation, selection and implementation of Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) systems. It includes initial user needs, system requirements, and template statements that can support efficient development of a Concept of Operations, a Requirements Document, a Verification Plan, and a Validation Plan. The DMS system may be a brand new deployment or an expansion of an existing system.

The Model Systems Engineering Documents for DMS Systems are intended for projects with the following characteristics:
* Relatively small, such that the project budget cannot be reasonably expected to fund systems engineering document development from scratch.
* Constrained to existing products in the market. The model documents are not intended to provide the detail necessary to support new significant software development.
* Applications of DMS systems already well-defined in the transportation industry.

Agencies building large projects with custom software development or innovative applications will need to perform more detailed custom systems engineering, though these documents may provide an effective and time-saving starting point for that effort.
Project: FHWA Model Systems Engineering Documents
Access: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop18080/index.htm(Opens in a new window)

Name: FHWA Model Systems Engineering Documents for Transportation Sensor and Detection Systems (TSDS)
Description: This document is intended to provide guidance for professionals involved in developing systems engineering documents covering the evaluation, selection and implementation of Transportation Sensor and Detection Systems (TSDS). It includes initial user needs, system requirements, and template statements that can support efficient development of a Concept of Operations, a Requirements Document, a Verification Plan, and a Validation Plan. The TSDS may be a brand new deployment or an expansion of an existing system.

The Model Systems Engineering Documents for TSDS are intended for projects with the following characteristics:
* Relatively small, such that the project budget cannot be reasonably expected to fund systems engineering document development from scratch.
* Constrained to existing products in the market. The model documents are not intended to provide the detail necessary to support new significant software development.
* Applications of TSDS already well-defined in the transportation industry.

Agencies building large projects with custom software development or innovative applications will need to perform more detailed custom systems engineering, though these documents may provide an effective and time-saving starting point for that effort.
Project: FHWA Model Systems Engineering Documents
Access: (Coming Soon)

Name: Minneapolis TMC Upgrade Concept of Operations
Description: This Concept of Operations is a necessary step in the systems engineering process and a key component leading to the development of system requirements and design in the next phase. This document provides a high-level description of what the upgraded TMC's major capabilities will be, how the future system will be operated, the roles and responsibilities for designated stakeholders, and typical operational scenarios.
Project: Minneapolis TMC Upgrade
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/minntmc/minntmcconops.pdf(Opens in a new window)

Name: MnDOT Systems Engineering Overview
Description: This is the primary entry point that provides links to the Highway Project Development Process, a decision tree tool, a quick reference with step-by-step instructions, and a detailed set of checklists for most common ITS projects. The example content includes Concepts of Operation, Requirements, and Test Plans for many types of projects that are grouped by class. If you are looking for systems engineering information for most types of typical ITS projects, you are likely to find it in this broad collection of ITS technical resources.
Project: Minnesota DOT Systems Engineering Guidance
Access: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/its/systemsengineering.html(Opens in a new window)

Name: NYM Integrated Corridor Management ConOps for the I-495 Corridor in the NY Metro Region
Description: This document presents the ConOps for the ICM-495 Corridor and is developed based on input from regional operations, maintenance, and systems management stakeholders.
Project: New York Metro I-495 Integrated Corridor Management (ICM)
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/nycicm/ICM-495ConOpsFINAL.pdf(Opens in a new window)

Name: ODOT Active Traffic Management Suite and Travel Time Concept of Operations
Description: The purpose of this document is to describe the operation of the Oregon statewide Active Traffic Management (ATM) Suite application that automates messages to variable message signs for congestion warning, weather warning, and variable speed limits. This document was prepared in accordance with the Oregon Statewide Variable Speed System Concept of Operations and provides substantially more detail than would be provided in a typical Concept of Operations.
Project: Oregon Statewide Variable Speed System
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/odotvss/odotatmsconops.pdf(Opens in a new window)

Name: Ohio Statewide CV/AV Concept of Operations
Description: The Ohio CV/AV Concept of Operations (ConOps) describes, at a high-level, how CV/AV applications can be implemented and coordinated to address transportation needs. This includes identifying stakeholder roles and responsibilities for CV/AV applications, and the data they share to meet those needs. Building on the Ohio Statewide CV/AV Architecture, the ConOps describes the state of existing transportation systems in Ohio; presents the justi?cation for changing those systems to support CV/AV; outlines a proposed system concept for identi?ed CV/AV functions, including an ODOT Event Streaming Platform that will enable this functionality; identifies operational scenarios to demonstrate the in?uence of CV/AV in the delivery of transportation services; and describes anticipated impacts and performance measures for the proposed system concept.
Project: Drive Ohio
Access: https://drive.ohio.gov/programs/av-cv/cv-av-systems/tools/03-conops(Opens in a new window)

Name: Oregon Variable Speed System Concept of Operations
Description: Many independent variable speed systems are currently or will soon be in operation throughout Oregon. As more projects are being planned, ODOT wishes to create one system that can process real-time data and provide an automated response appropriate for the measured condition, independent of location. This ConOps defines this statewide variable speed system.
Project: Oregon Statewide Variable Speed System
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/odotvss/odotvssconops.pdf(Opens in a new window)

Name: PennDOT TSMO Design and Integration Guidelines
Description: The intent of this guide is to serve as a reference to design consultants, contractors, and network integrators on key items that should be considered during the various phases of a PennDOT Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) design project for successful integration of ITS devices into PennDOT's Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) software platform and/or PennDOT's Video Management System (VMS). The main body of the document provides the design guidance. Two appendices provide sample systems engineering documentation for a typical simple project that adds a few devices and a complex project that implements new variable speed limit and queue warning capabilities to a corridor. Each appendix includes a sample ConOps, System Requirements, a system design with specified device locations, a communications plan that includes an integration plan, maintenance and operations overview, a cost assessment, and a procurement strategy.
Project: Pennsylvania Systems Engineering Guidance
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/penndot/tsmodesignintegrguidelines.pdf(Opens in a new window)

Name: Rural Connected Vehicle Corridors - Model Concept of Operations
Description: NCHRP Research Report 978 provides state and local transportation agencies with a systems engineering approach for planning the integration of connected vehicle technologies along roadways in rural corridors This model ConOps contains information that will apply in general to most current and proposed rural systems and is intended to be a starting point for readers. It addresses core, common priorities and provides a base document that deploying agencies can customize to fit their specific project and situation. It is not written for a specific implementation and does not address a transportation agency's unique operations and system management.
Project: Rural Connected Vehicle Corridors Systems Engineering Model Documents
Access: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26388/initiating-the-systems-engineering-process-for-rural-connected-vehicle-corridors-volume-2-model-concept-of-operations(Opens in a new window)

Name: SANDAG Curb Access Management Concept of Operations
Description: The purpose of this document is to provide a Concept of Operations (ConOps) for curbside management implementation in the San Diego region. The ConOps provides a non-technical description of the curbside management system from the point of view of the stakeholders, giving each stakeholder a conceptual look at how the system will function and their roles and responsibilities in operating and maintaining the system. The ConOps provides a high-level description of the system, how it will operate, who will operate what, and describes the anticipated scenarios under which the system will be operating. This document allows stakeholders to provide input on the high-level concept of the system and ultimately agree to the system to be designed.

Stakeholders can use this document as a framework for further development of projects, policies, and projects that reflect the goals, objectives, and needs presented here. While the ConOps provides a regional vision for deployments that are consistent with the San Diego Forward: 2021 Regional Plan, implementation will be performed by local stakeholder groups. The existing capabilities of each agency and each corridor vary significantly across the region, and the operational scenarios presented in this document have been chosen to represent a cross-section of possibilities for the diverse user groups across the region.
Project: San Diego Next Operating System (OS)
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/sandagnos/sandagcamconops.pdf(Opens in a new window)

Name: SANDAG Smart Intersection Systems Concept of Operations
Description: The purpose of this document is to provide a Concept of Operations (ConOps) for Smart Intersection Systems (SIS) implementation in the San Diego region. The ConOps provides a non-technical description of the SIS from the point of view of the stakeholders, giving each stakeholder a conceptual look at how the system will function and their roles and responsibilities in operating and maintaining the system. This ConOps provides stakeholders the opportunity to provide input on the high-level system concept and provides a description of how the system will operate, who will operate what, and a description of three operational scenarios.
Stakeholders can use this document as a framework for further development of projects, policies, and projects that reflect the goals, objectives, and needs presented here. While the ConOps provides a regional vision for deployments that are consistent with the San Diego Forward: 2021 Regional Plan, implementation will be performed by local stakeholder groups. The existing capabilities of each agency and each corridor vary significantly across the region, and the operational scenarios presented in this document have been chosen to represent a cross-section of possibilities for the diverse user groups across the region. Stakeholders should conduct a capability maturity assessment to determine strategies that will enable them to benefit from the full range of functionalities.
Project: San Diego Next Operating System (OS)
Access: https://www.arc-it.net/seforits/files/sandagnos/sandagsisconops.pdf(Opens in a new window)

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