Intelligent Build.tech Issue 05 | Page 30

AT GROUND LEVEL
Tackling this is possible with a smarter parking system . By installing radar sensors within the parking bays , the system can not only show how
With Smart City sensors expected to work for years at a time , not having parts available for repairs or replacements can be an area of concern when working with standard ICs . many spaces are available , but precisely where they are . In a multi-storey car park , such a system could be paired with overhead lights and signage to direct drivers to the nearest available space . with many drivers unaware of off-street options , combining sensor technology with navigation apps could help drivers make full use of the available infrastructure .
Making the car parking experience smarter helps tackle all three areas of sustainability : the environmental impact of unnecessary car journeys is reduced by helping drivers park smoothly , without having to circle the city looking for suitable car parks ; the economic
30 www . intelligentbuild . tech