Continuum Modelling of Traffic Dymamics

by Panos G. Michalopoulos, Univ of Minnesota, Minnesota, United States,
Ping Yi, Univ of Minnesota, Minnesota, United States,
Dimitrios E. Beskos, Univ of Minnesota, Minnesota, United States,
Anastasios S. Lyrintzis, Univ of Minnesota, Minnesota, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Applications of Advanced Technologies in Transportation Engineering

Abstract:

Two new efficient higher-order continuum models are proposed to improve modelling of traffic dynamics. The new models do not require the use of an equilibrium speed-density relationship, and address traffic friction due to lane changing through a viscosity term. Both models appear to be more accurate and computationally more efficient when compared to similar models and field data.

Subject Headings: Traffic models | Traffic surveys | Model accuracy | Mathematical models | Highway and road management | Friction | Continuum mechanics

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