HTTP communication latency via cellular network for Intelligent Transportation System applications

Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) relies on the performance of wireless network. The cellular networks performance should be explored before building an application to obtain optimal system. In this paper, the wireless network performance is evaluated from latency of information delivery by using hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP). The tests of 3G and LTE networks are performed in static and mobile conditions. Based on measurement result of cellular network in mobile conditions, the best application using HTTP platform for ITS in mobile environment is text based communication between mobile units and traffic management center.