Platoon Interactions and Real-World Traffic Simulation and Validation Based on the LWR-IM.

ABSTRACT: Platoon based traffic flow models form the underlying theoretical framework in traffic simulation tools. They are essentially important in facilitating efficient performance calculation and evaluation in urban traffic networks. For this purpose, a new platoon-based macroscopic model called the LWR-IM has been developed in [1]. Preliminary analytical validation conducted previously has proven the feasibility of the model. In this paper, the LWR-IM is further enhanced with algorithms that describe platoon interactions in urban arterials. The LWR-IM and the proposed platoon interaction algorithms are implemented in the real-world class I and class II urban arterials. Another purpose of the work is to perform quantitative validation to investigate the validity and ability of the LWR-IM and its

SUBMITTER: Ng KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4701377 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature