Modeling

Simulation of ITS on the Irvine FOT Area Using "Paramics 1.5" Scalable Microscopic Traffic Simulator: Phase I: Model Calibration and Validation

Abdulhai, Baher
Sheu, Jiuh-Biing
Recker, Will
1999

In this research, a promising ITS-ready microscopic traffic simulator, Paramics1.5, is thoroughlyevaluated both subjectively and objectively in preparation for its use for modeling ITS in SouthernCalifornia. A general and comprehensive list of requirements (evaluation template) for amicroscopic traffic flow simulator to successfully model ITS was first compiled and presented. Theevaluation template covered various aspects of modern transportation network modeling, including:[1] supply/control aspects, [2] demand/behavior aspects, [3] environmental-related aspects, and [4]simulator-...

A Combined Traveler Behavior And System Performance Model With ATIS

Khattak, Asad
Al-deek, Haitham
Thananjeyan, Paramsothy
1994

The specific objective of this study is to assess traveler behavior impacts of Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) technologies and the consequent system impacts at highway bottlenecks caused by incidents and recurring congestion. This research is based on earlier work regarding impacts of congestion on traveler behavior and system performance in the presence of information. In this paper, the authors enhance the previous work and develop a richer and more comprehensive approach for evaluating ATIS technologies. The unique features of this study are: 1) integration of traveler...

Command Modification Using Input Shaping for Automated Highway Systems with Heavy Trucks

Bae, Hong S.
Gerdes, J. Christian
2004

Automated vehicles require sufficiently accurate system models in order to achieve a desired level of closed-loop performance in, for example, automated highways systems or smart cruise control systems. Parameters of the models are one of the important factors that determine the accuracy of system modeling and, eventually, the overall performance of the closed-loop system. Current GPS sensing technology enables estimation of road grade and, consequently, simple treatment of parameter estimation from a static force balance. This work has demonstrated that road grade can be reliably...

A Combined Quantitative and Qualitative Approach to Planning for Improved Intermodal Connectivity at California Airports

Lu, Xiao-Yun
Gosling, Geoffrey D.
Ceder, Avi
Tung, Steven
Tso, Kristin
Shladover, Steven
Xiong, Jing
Yoon, Sangwon
2009

This report has been prepared as the final deliverable for a research project developing a combined quantitative and qualitative approach to planning for improved intermodal connectivity at California airports. The quantitative approach involves the development of an Intermodal Airport Ground Access Planning Tool (IAPT) that combines transportation system performance measurement, an air passenger mode choice model, and a model of transportation provider behavior, and is designed to interface with a traffic network analysis model. The qualitative approach is used to enhance the quantitative...

A Design Framework For Hierarchical, Hybrid Control

Lygeros, John
Godbole, Datta N.
Sastry, Shankar
1997

In this research, the authors focus on the problem of designing hierarchical, hybrid controllers for large scale systems. An overview of the proposed design process is first given. A modeling formalism is then introduced which allows for the modeling of multi-agent systems with hybrid dynamics in a modular fashion. An algorithm that makes use of ideas from game theory to capture the interaction between the agents, derive continuous controllers and quantify the discrete coordination needed to achieve certain performance objectives is presented. The algorithm is then applied to the problem...

Opportunities for Improved Intermodal Connectvitiy at California Airports

Lu, Xiao-Yun
Gosling, Geoffrey D.
Xiong, Jing
2006

This working paper has been prepared as part of research to develop a combined quantitative and qualitative approach to planning for improved intermodal connectivity at California airports. The quantitative approach involves the development of an Intermodal Airport Ground Access Planning Tool that combines an air passenger model choice model, a model of transportation provider behavior and a traffic network analysis model. The qualitative approach will be used to enhance the quantitative analysis to account for those factors which are difficult to quantify and to provide recommended policy...

Roadway and Work Crew Conspicuity

Barton, Joseph E.
Misener, James A.
2000

Abstract. The work reported here quantitatively addresses the measurement of conspicuity of highway features and Caltrans work zones -- from the perspective of driver detection. The method focused on acquiring and operating on a computational visual signature analysis tool, but it evolved into evaluating the detection process, then selecting and exercising human perception-acquisition models suitable for development into a tool for conspicuity measurement. A composite, quantitative model of conspicuity was developed, verified, and applied to some sample roadside scenes. Key Words....

Analysis of Channel Access Schemes for Model-based Estimation over Multi-access Networks

Huang, Ching-Ling
Sengupta, Raja
2009

This report investigates the performance of model-based estima-tion over multi-access networks and emphasizes on the estimationMSE (mean squared error) while using different channel access schemes:probabilistic (random access), deterministic (round-robin scheduling),and combined (grouped channel access). We propose a mathematicalframework for estimation over a simple multi-access MAC protocol,the slotted ALOHA network. Estimation MSE, its asymptotic be-havior and stability condition are derived for different channel accessmethods. Our quantitative discussion can provide guidelines to...

Human Driver Model Development

Cody, Delphine
Tan, Swekuang
Garcia, Aurelien
2005

This report presents the continuation of the development of a naturalistic driver model (PADRIC) initiated under MOU 369 Human driver model. The development consists of increasing the scope of simulation capabilities to lane-change maneuvers and gathering data for the calibration of the car-following mode already implemented. The first part of the report presents the development of the model architecture for integrating lane change maneuver. The second part is focused on the data collection that was conducted and proposes a discussion of the method and shortcoming for gathering the data of...

Effectiveness of Adaptive Traffic Control for Arterial Signal Management: Modeling Results

Skabardonis, Alexander
Gomes, Gabriel
2010

This study identifies and selects the most promising existing adaptive control algorithms for arterial streets, evaluates performance through simulation, and develops a plan for field testing of the most promising algorithms on a real-world arterial. A section of Highway 1 in the city of Lomita, California was selected as the test site for evaluation of adaptive signal control strategies. A methodology was developed to obtain a time-varying origin-destination (OD) matrix from the system loop detector data at the test site. The calibrated OD matrix was applied to a microscopic...