Appendix A - Requirements.xlsx

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3522R11
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Appendix A - Requirements.xlsx is a detailed technical specification document for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) related to an Automated Truck Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) Hardware and Software procurement. The document outlines comprehensive technical requirements for retrofitting a PennDOT vehicle with an ATMA system that operates in a Leader/Follower configuration, with a focus on autonomous vehicle technology. The contract appears to be a 5-year warranty agreement, with the selected vendor responsible for providing a sophisticated autonomous system capable of operating in various environmental conditions, including GPS-denied environments, day and night conditions, and different roadway types.

The technical requirements specify high-priority capabilities including cybersecurity precautions, data recording functionalities, precise follow distance accuracy, vehicle performance specifications, and advanced safety features. Key technical specifications include Level 4 Autonomy, lateral tracking accuracy within 6 inches, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, obstacle detection and avoidance, emergency and automatic stop features, and a user interface with a rugged touchscreen mobile device. The system must operate at mobile work zone speeds (up to 20 mph), function in Pennsylvania weather conditions, and include comprehensive data logging capabilities for performance analysis. The vendor is expected to provide ongoing software updates, bug fixes, and performance enhancements at no additional cost throughout the contract period.

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3522R11 - ATMA Hardware and Software
Appendix A: Requirements
ReferenceRequirementCommentsPriority (High, medium or low)Demo (Y or N)
1.Cyber SecurityThe ATMA system shall use cybersecurity precautions, including a combination of technologies, processes, and practices protecting the network, computers, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access."HighN
1. Cyber SecurityThe UI software shall develop using secure coding practices and currently Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) providing a stable Operating System with support for the length of the contract.HighN
2.Data RecordingThe system shall include the ability to record up to a minimum of 24 hours of vehicle performance data that can be downloaded off of the LV and ATMA computers and analyzed using standard Microsoft Excel graphing, printing and data reduction tools. The Offeror shall make the following data available for PennDOT from the ATMA:

A. timestamped velocity, location, heading, inter-vehicle gap, actuator commands, and system/sensor status A. Number, cause, location, and time of disengagements B. Hours of use in automated mode vs. non-automated mode C. Locations where automation is used D. Location and time of communication errors of all communication modes (data drops, communication drops, and data standards incompatibility) E. location and time of behavioral errors (excessive braking, hard swerving, etc.)

F. Location and time of sensor errors

Other data needs may be added by PennDOT in the final agreement.HighN
3. Follow Distance AccuracyThe Follow Distance accuracy is controlled by a speed/gap algorithm that maintains the ATMA at the gap distance set by the operator from the UI.HighY
3. Follow Distance AccuracyThe vehicle should remain +/- 15 feet of the set point distance during typical driving conditions.HighY
3.Follow Distance SettingThe follow distances system shall be set remotely from the UI in the LV to any discrete value from the following with a 250 feet minimum max. Increments will be measured from the rear of the LV to the front of the ATMA . Once set, the system measures the actual gap using the GPS locations of the LV and ATMA.HighN
3.Follow Distance SettingThe following distance system be set remotely from the UI in the LV to have a Max following distance of 1500 feet or greater.MediumY
6.Performance SpecsThe ATMA shall be able to operate in GPS denied environments.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe ATMA shall follow a leader vehicle in work zones at speeds used in mobile work zone operations (up to 20 mph).HighY
4. HAV SystemsThe ATMA shall be operable on public roads with various types of road users under Pennsylvania weather conditions.HighN
4. HAV SystemsThe ATMA shall be operable in both day and night conditions.HighY
4. HAV SystemsThe ATMA shall be able to operate on all roadway types, including but not limited to in tunnels, under bridges, and gantries.HighY
4. HAV SystemsThe ATMA shall operate at a Level 4 Autonomy or higher as defined by SAE standards J3016_202104.HighY
5. Lateral AdjustmentThe ATMA shall laterally track the LV path to an accuracy of ±6 inches without requiring any operator offset adjustments/calibrations.HighY
5. Lateral AdjustmentThe backup navigation system shall engage seamlessly when in GPS-Denied environments.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe ATMA shall have a fallback strategy in case the ATMA cannot continue ADS operations.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe ATMA shall have an "automatic stop" feature which will bring the ATMA to a slow, controlled stop and disengage the ADS operations.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe ATMA shall have an "emergency stop" feature which will bring the ATMA to an immediate stop and shut the vehicle down.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe emergency stop buttons shall be located in the leader vehicle and on the driver-, passenger-, and front-sides of the ATMA.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe emergency stop feature shall be able to be engaged on a redundant communcations link in case one communication system fails.HighY
6. Performance SpecsBoth the "automatic stop" and "emergency stop" shall be able to be initated from the LV.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe "automatic stop" and "emergency stop" buttons shall be within easy reach of the LV driver.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe ATMA shall use a V2V communications system to communicate between the leader and follower vehicles.HighN
6. Performance SpecsThe ATMA should have RF redundancy built in incase the communications is disrupted on one channel.MediumY
6. Performance SpecsThe system shall be able to easily switch between manned and unmanned modes and care is taken during development of system installation methods to ensure installed system components do not interfere with standard human driving, warning lights, or the arrow board.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe system shall include a UI consisting of a vehicle mounted rugged touchscreen mobile device in the LV with GUI software. The UI will enable the operator in the LV to remotely set the Gap (follow) Distance between the LV and the ATMA to prescribed distances using technology to control the touchscreen.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe system shall include a rugged mobile device with a daylight readable minimum 10" High Definition (HD) touchscreen display that provides clear images in all lighting conditions.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe mobile device should mount / dismount quickly and be portable in the LV and is powered from the vehicle 12VDC electrical system for continuous daily operation.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe software on the UI shall be a straight forward Human Machine Interface similar to a smartphone app designed with intuitive ergonomic controls and "Status-At- A-Glance" system feedback.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe LV's UI shall allow the operator to "pause" operations by bringing the ATMA to a temporary stop. Once re-enganged the ATMA shall resume operations and reestablish the specified following distance. Such feature may be used to allow the LV to clear an obstacle and/or sight distance concern.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe ATMA shall continue to have a lateral accuracy of +/- 6 inches from the point where the GPS was lost to where GPS is regained. The ATMA shall seamlessly transition from operating between GPS and GPS-denied environments.HighY
Performance SpecsThe ATMA shall have an obstacle detection and avoidance system that is able to detect, identify, and react to potential obstructions, including vulnerable road users (pedestrians and cyclists). The ATMA performs a stop when people and/or objects are detected less than 20 feet away.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe ATMA shall have the ability to alert the LV driver if there are obstacles to the front and sides of the ATMA.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe ATMA shall have offset operation which enables a system operator to set a lateral offset value adjusting the lateral alignment of the ATMA as it follows behind the LV.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe operator of the LV shall be able to set a value of 0 to 12 feet left or right utilizing the User Interface.HighY
6. Performance Specs6.28 When the LV driver activates the hazard lights, the status shall be transmitted to the ATMA, initiating the ATMA hazard lights.HighY
6. Performance SpecsThe offerer shall implement bug fixes and enhance performance and reliability. The provider is to offer these updates to PennDOT at no additional expense during the life of the contract.HighN
6. Performance SpecsProposer shall maintain the latest vehicle software update at all times at no additional expense to the department.HighN
The Offeror shall establish a well-defined process for submitting and evaluating requests for new ATMA functionalities. This process should include feasibility studies and cost analysis for each requested feature. The proposed solution should offer the flexibility to accommodate, analyze, and efficiently implement new functionalities based on their viability and associated costs.LowN
6. Performance SpecsThe offerer shall offer new software functionality as it becomes available to all users. PennDOT reserves the right to accept or decline the new functionality.LowN
6. Performance SpecsAll wires and cables located within the cab shall be tied down and protected in flexible tubing. PennDOT reserves the right to direct the Provider to relocate wiring or provide a different method of protection so as to not hinder the typical manual operation of the vehicle.HighY
7. Security of CommunicationsThe ATMA shall have an extremely high level of security that needs to be integrated as part of the V2V using data encryption.HighN
7. Security of CommunicationsThe ATMA software shall have the addition of security provided through encryption of all V2V communications encryption standards that are contained in the Commenwealth IT polices.HighN
TechnologyTechnology must not preclude future expansion to other vendors operating in the work zones and area of operations.HighN
8. TechnologyOfferor acknowledges that this Contract includes a 5-year warranty that begins upon PennDOT acceptance of delivery of the ATMA System equipment. Upon written acceptance of the ATMA System equipment, the Contractor warranties that the System will be operable for 5 consecutive years. If, during that time, the system becomes inoperable or cannot be run in automated mode due to component failure, Contractor will repair software and hardware system components to bring the System back into full operation. This warranty does not apply to damages or system failures that are the fault of PennDOT or a third party. This warranty applies to any software “bugs” or failures identified by PennDOT or other ATMA deployments that affect the safety and reliability of the System if found within the 5-year period.BOS - Does it belong here or terms or conditions?HighN

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