SATURN - A BRIGHT STAR

SATURN (simulation and assignment of traffic to urban road networks) is a computer model suite developed for the analysis and evaluation of traffic management schemes. It is most suitable for the analysis of "movement-based" control systems such as one-way streets, changes to intersection controls, bus-only streets, pedestrian malls, etc. This paper explains the SATURN model and presents an overview of the basic theory, some recent enhancements, examples of application and conclusions on suitability. For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 277786. (Author/TRRL)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Transport '85, Sydney, 17-19 July 1985. National Conference Publication Preprints of Papers.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Engineers

  11 National Circuit
  Barton, A.C.T.,   Australia 
• Authors:
  • Carlisle, J S
  • TUDGE, R T
• Conference:
  • Transport '85, Sydney, 17-19 July 1985. National Conference Publication Preprints of Papers.
• Publication Date: 1985

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 42-46

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Exclusive phasing; Highway traffic control; One way traffic; Pedestrian malls; Signalized intersections; Traffic control; Traffic simulation
• ITRD Terms: 8525: Conference; 698: Journey; 6473: Mathematical model; 6494: Matrix; 1053: Road network; 9103: Simulation; 8645: Software; 9078: Theory; 679: Traffic assignment; 313: Urban area
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00459779
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Report/Paper Numbers: No. 85/11
• Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Oct 31 1986 12:00AM