Urban environment

Our city environment allows the simulation of almost all traffic situations that can occur in the city center. This includes traffic light intersections, traffic circles, parking areas, crosswalks, bus stops and much more. The route sections are designed in such a way that they can be adapted very variably to the needs of the users.

The city environment also includes variable house backdrops made of concrete blocks as well as markings and signage that can be placed individually. Like the entire Aldenhoven Testing Center, the city environment is fully networked and connected to broadband. Thanks to Vodafone's 5G Mobility Lab, this includes latest-generation cellular standards, various WiFis, and traffic lights that communicate according to the V2X standard. The urban environment was built by RWTH Aachen University thanks to a grant from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. It is now being operated by the Aldenhoven Testing Center and is integrated into the familiar processes on site.

Intersections / Straights

The intersections and straight lines are highly variable and can thus be varied over a wide range for the respective test case in terms of their lane guidance as well as the simulated building backdrops. They also have close-meshed connection options for sensors as well as positions for traffic signals, signage and lighting.

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Multi-functional area

The multifunctional surface is 65 x 100 m² in size. It has a max. longitudinal slope of 1 % and a cross slope of 0 %. The area has numerous access roads and an observation stand. Individual lane markings and structural traffic circles are possible.

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Parking area

Parking spaces of different orientation and edging (such as curbs, banks, guardrails) are available in the parking areas. They can be equipped with parking sensors.

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The following booking options are available for the urban environment:

The entire urban environment (areas A and B) can be booked both exclusively and non-exclusively.
For tests with increased risk potential (e.g. highly automated, teleoperated or autonomous vehicles), at least one area must be booked exclusively.
If one area is already exclusively booked, the other area can be booked exclusively or non-exclusively at the same time.

Urban Area A

from 170.– €

Parameter

Intersections	K1
Surface	Asphalt
Maximum length of approach [m]	170
Width in intersection area [m²]	17 x 17
Distance of connection points [m] (network and power)	15
Lane setup	variable, up to 5
Artificial buildings	variable, built of concrete
Traffic lights	yes, V2X
Straights	G1
Length [m]	210
Width [m]	7 – 17
Multi-functional area
Surface	Asphalt
Length x Width [m²]	50 x 65
Cross slope [%]	0
Longitudinal slope [%]	1 (SE to NW)
Markings	variable, according to customer requirements

Intersection Straight Multi-functional area

Urban Area B

from 170.– €

Parameter

Kreuzungen	K2	K3
Surface	Asphalt	Asphalt
Maximum length of approach [m]	190	50
Width in intersection area [m²]	17 x 8 x 7	8 x 7
Distance of connection points [m] (network and power)	15	20
Lane setup	variable, up to 3	variable, up to 3
Artificial buildings	variable, built of concrete or wood	none
Traffic lights	yes, V2X	yes, V2X
Euro NCAP Protocol	AEB VRU Version 3.0.2, July 2019 CCFTap Version 3.0.1, Fabruary 2019
Straights	G2	G3
Length [m]	260	130
Width [m]	7 – 8	8
Multi-functional area
Surface	Asphalt
Length x Width [m²]	50 x 65
Cross slope [%]	0
Longitudinal slope [%]	1 (SE to NW)
Markings	variable, according to customer requirements
Euro NCAP Protocol	AEB VRU Version 3.0.2, July 2019 CCFTap Version 3.0.1, February 2019

Intersection Straight Multi-functional area