Overview

The increasing power of computer technologies, the evolution of software en- neering and the advent of the intelligent transport systems has prompted traf c simulation to become one of the most used approaches for traf c analysis in s- port of the design and evaluation of traf c systems. The ability of traf c simulation to emulate the time variability of traf c phenomena makes it a unique tool for capturing the complexity of traf c systems. In recent years, traf c simulation – and namely microscopic traf c simulation – has moved from the academic to the professional world. A wide variety of traf- c simulation software is currently available on the market and it is utilized by thousands of users, consultants, researchers and public agencies. Microscopic traf c simulation based on the emulation of traf c ows from the dynamics of individual vehicles is becoming one the most attractive approaches. However, traf c simulation still lacks a uni ed treatment. Dozens of papers on theory and applications are published in scienti c journals every year. A search of simulation-related papers and workshops through the proceedings of the last annual TRB meetings would support this assertion, as would a review of the minutes from speci cally dedicated meetings such as the International Symposiums on Traf c Simulation (Yokohama, 2002; Lausanne, 2006; Brisbane, 2008) or the International Workshops on Traf c Modeling and Simulation (Tucson, 2001; Barcelona, 2003; Sedona, 2005; Graz 2008). Yet, the only comprehensive treatment of the subject to be found so far is in the user’s manuals of various software products.

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Author:   Jaume Barceló ,  Jaume Barcela3
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2010 ed.
Volume:   145
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.852kg
ISBN:  

9781441961419

ISBN 10:   1441961410
Pages:   442
Publication Date:   27 September 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Models, Traffic Models, Simulation, and Traffic Simulation.- Microscopic Traffic Flow Simulator VISSIM.- Traffic Simulation with AVENUE.- Traffic Simulation with Paramics.- Traffic Simulation with Aimsun.- Traffic Simulation with MITSIMLab.- Traffic Simulation with SUMO – Simulation of Urban Mobility.- Traffic Simulation with DRACULA.- Traffic Simulation with Dynameq.- Traffic Simulation with DynaMIT.- Traffic Simulation with METANET.

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From the reviews: This book presents a comprehensive review of some of the most popular traffic simulation packages used in practice and in academia around the world. an impressive collection and review of existing traffic simulation packages. a valuable resource for transport researchers in both academic and industrial sectors. the book attractive to readers from both the academic and the industrial sectors. In conclusion, this book is an outstanding review of traffic simulation . (Andy Chow, Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, Vol. 38, 2011)

From the reviews: This book presents a comprehensive review of some of the most popular traffic simulation packages used in practice and in academia around the world. ... an impressive collection and review of existing traffic simulation packages. ... a valuable resource for transport researchers in both academic and industrial sectors. ... the book attractive to readers from both the academic and the industrial sectors. ... In conclusion, this book is an outstanding review of traffic simulation ... . (Andy Chow, Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, Vol. 38, 2011)

From the reviews: This book presents a comprehensive review of some of the most popular traffic simulation packages used in practice and in academia around the world. ! an impressive collection and review of existing traffic simulation packages. ! a valuable resource for transport researchers in both academic and industrial sectors. ! the book attractive to readers from both the academic and the industrial sectors. ! In conclusion, this book is an outstanding review of traffic simulation ! . (Andy Chow, Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, Vol. 38, 2011)

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