DocumentCode :
275052
Title :
A simulation tool for traffic signal control planning
Author :
Kosonen, I. ; Pursula, M.
Author_Institution :
Helsinki Univ. of Technol., Finland
fYear :
1990
fDate :
1-3 May 1990
Firstpage :
72
Lastpage :
76
Abstract :
The testing and evaluation of alternative signal control strategies is time consuming and the classic methods in delay and queue length estimation do not always give sufficient and valid information in changing traffic conditions. New ways are therefore needed. One possible method is advanced computer simulation. To be useful in signal control planning and research a simulator must be able to simulate the functions of the signal controller; and the behaviour and reactions of traffic flow to the signals. The paper summarizes the principles and experiences gained so far in the building and testing of this new kind of a simulator at The Helsinki University of Technology
Keywords :
digital simulation; road traffic; traffic computer control; Helsinki University of Technology; digital simulation; road traffic; simulation tool; traffic computer control; traffic flow; traffic signal control planning;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
iet
Conference_Titel :
Road Traffic Control, 1990., Third International Conference on
Conference_Location :
London
Type :
conf
Filename :
114381
Link To Document :
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