Integrated Traffic-Driving-Networking Simulator: A Unique R&D Tool for Connected Vehicles

This paper describes on-going research aimed at developing a 3-in-1 integrated traffic-driving-networking simulator (ITDNS) for the design and evaluation of Cyber Transportation Systems (CTS) and Connected Vehicle (CV) applications. This unique simulator allows a human driver to control a subject vehicle in a virtual environment, this vehicle is capable of communicating with other vehicles and the infrastructure via CTS messages. The challenges associated with the integration of the three simulators, and how those challenges were overcome, are discussed.