Introduction In recent years, “Smart Motorways” have been rolled out across the UK. These are sections of motorways that make use of active traffic management techniques to increase capacity and reduce congestion [1]. Smart motorways are monitored via automated (MIDAS vehicle detection) and manual (CCTV) methods [2] and the techniques

Abstract This document discusses the results of a branch prediction simulation experiment. The simulator was implemented in C++ and supports 6 different prediction strategies. The results gathered are analyzed and discussed in order to assess the effectiveness of each strategy. Introduction Most modern CPUs utilise the so-called “5-stage pipeline” – splitting

Abstract – After providing an overview of blockchain technology and its applications, security considerations are discussed and a critical evaluation is provided. Keywords – Blockchain, Smart Contracts, Security, Cryptocurrency. 1. Introduction In its purest form, a blockchain is a distributed and verifiable database where all participants of the chain can be sure