INTERSECTION SIMULATION MODEL: INSECT

INSECT is a computer suite for modelling unsignalised intersections. From a simple intersection description it produces estimates of delay, stops, fuel consumption, queue lengths and other measures of traffic operation. The model is based on a vehicle-by-vehicle simulation technique with vehicle movements governed by car-following principles. Conflict resolution is based on gap acceptance criteria. Lane changing is also modelled using a gap acceptance method with both strategic and tactical lane selection included. An innovative feature in INSECT is its ability to construct intersection geometry from a minimum amount of data. However, if required, detailed specification of intersection geometry may also be specified by the user. This paper describes the principles and operation of INSECT. The number of covering abstract for the conference is TRIS No. 393385. (Author/TRRL)

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • This paper was presented during the 12th Australian Road Research Board Conference, Hobart, Tasmania, 27-31 August 1984.
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• Authors:
  • COTTERILL, P J
  • Moore, S E
  • Tudge, R
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 171-182
• Serial:
  • Australian Road Research
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: ARRB
  • ISSN: 0005-0164

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer programs; Conferences; Culvert inlets; Decision making; Fuel consumption; Intersections; Lane changing; Layout; Length; Mathematical models; Queuing; Roundabouts; Simulation; Specifications; Traffic delays; Traffic lanes; Traffic simulation; Unsignalized intersections; Vehicle spacing; Waiting time
• Uncontrolled Terms: Inlets
• ITRD Terms: 8525: Conference; 2248: Decision process; 9010: Delay; 232: Fuel consumption; 455: Junction; 2885: Layout; 6473: Mathematical model; 6594: Queue; 438: Roundabout; 9103: Simulation; 8645: Software; 177: Specifications; 2827: Traffic lane; 457: Uncontrolled junction; 694: Vehicle spacing; 9100: Waiting time
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I71: Traffic Theory;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00393454
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Jun 30 1985 12:00AM