CN-550000-BDV22-W0010000.pdf

This document is a Task Work Order for a Master University Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) for an Autonomous Service Vehicle Project. The contract involves FDOT's Research Center and ERAU's College of Engineering, with the primary investigator being Dr. Eric Coyle. The project is part of Florida's initiative to test and develop autonomous vehicle technologies, building on legislation passed in 2012 that established the state's leadership in this emerging field.

The project aims to identify sensing requirements and communication specifications for autonomous service vehicles, focusing on tasks like track drying, pavement inspection, and mowing at airports and roadways. The total funding request is $150,000, with the project spanning 14 months from April 27, 2015 to June 30, 2016. The research will be conducted in five primary tasks: developing a vehicle mountable payload, environmental data collection, performance analysis, requirements recommendations, and final reporting. The contract is a fixed-price agreement, with funding from state sources, and will involve multiple research team members including faculty and graduate students. The ultimate goal is to generate recommendations for autonomous service vehicle operations that can improve safety, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency for roadside management.