Radar Devices Capture Real Time Data

Radar Devices Capture Real Time Data

July 13, 2005

SpeedInfo.com has developed a new system to provide real time traffic reporting data by installing over 110 K band radar guns in the Bay Area of California.

These K band solar powered radar guns are currently mounted on top of poles along the 280 Interstate. Subscribers to the system include radio and tv news traffic reporting stations, providers of real time GPS navigation systems, and the California Department of Transportation.

Doug Finley, a spokesman for SpeedInfo, contacted Radar Roy to provide updated information regarding their system.

Doug related that by the end of August they plan on having over 300 units installed around the Bay Area. The information gathered from their devices can alert subscribers over a navigation system, cell phone, or over the web of traffic congested areas.

To answer some concerns that some radar detector users have voiced since their program started, Doug recommended that users could deactivate K band from their detector, as the California Highway Patrol in the Bay area use Ka band exclusively.