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Traffic Flow Dynamics: Data, Models and Simulation
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This instructional guide describes the use of simulation and mathematical models in determining traffic flow dynamics and presents various mathematical models including: continuity equations, the Lighthill–Whitham–Richards Model, macroscopic models, car-following models, lane-changing models, stability analysis, and phase diagrams.Abstract:
Introduction.- Part I Traffic Data: Trajectroy and Floating-Car Data.- Cross-Sectional Data.- Representations of Cross-Sectional Data.- Spatiotemporal Reconstruction of the Traffic State.- Part II Traffic Flow Modeling: General Aspects.- Continuity Equation.- The Lighthill-Whitham-Richards Model.- Macroscopic Models with Dynamic Velocity.- Elementary Car-Following Models.- Car-Following Models based on Driving Strategies.- Modeling Human Aspects of Driving Behavior.- Cellular Automata.- Lane-Changing and other Discrete-Choice Situations.- Stability Analysis.- Calibration and Validation.- The Phase Diagram of Congested Traffic States.- Part III Applications of Traffic Flow Theory: Traffic Flow Breakdown and Traffic-State Recognition.- Travel Time Estimation.- Fuel Consumption and Emissions.- Model-Based Traffic-Flow Optimization.- Solutions to the Problems.read more
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Modeling Human Aspects of Driving Behavior
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