SIMULATION OF TRAFFIC FLOW USING ELECTRICAL NETWORK PARAMETERS

The efficacy of simulation of deterministic traffic flow with electrical network parameters is examined. First the car-following model is described and then compared to both lumped and distributed parameter electrical networks. New models are then introduced for use in simulating steady state and transient-flow conditions. The strengths and weaknesses of the results of a simple PCAP computer run performed on illustrative problem situations are described. Findings from these simulations can be applied to street and highway planning, design and utilization.

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• Authors:
  • Wellin, J
  • Eisenberg, L
• Publication Date: 1974-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 423-432
• Serial:
  • Franklin Institute Journal
  • Volume: 298
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Pergamon Press, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0016-0032

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer programs; Electrical systems; Mathematical models; Planning; Simulation; Traffic flow; Travel patterns
• Uncontrolled Terms: Models; Traffic patterns
• Old TRIS Terms: Electrical networks
• ITRD Terms: 6925: Circuit (electr); 6473: Mathematical model; 9103: Simulation; 8645: Software; 671: Traffic flow; 694: Vehicle spacing
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00082841
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 26 1975 12:00AM