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CE
662

Traffic Simulation & Analysis

Hours

3.0 Credit, 2 Lecture, 3 Lab

Semester

Winter
Concept of traffic simulation, modeling techniques, calibration and validation, simulation output comprehension, shock wave analysis, queuing theory, use of simulation software.

Macroscopic Traffic Flow Theory

Understand theoretical models of macroscopic traffic flow-speed-density relationships.

Kinematic Shockwaves

Understand the theory of kinematic flow-density shockwaves, and be able to apply shockwave theory in traffic incident analysis.

Simulation Theory

Understand the difference between analytical and simulation models, and when to apply each.

Discrete Queue Analysis

Understand elements of discrete queues including random arrival distributions. Be able to describe long-term queue behavior through analysis and simulation.

Daily Activity Pattern Simulation

Be able to construct daily travel activity patterns for synthetic populations through discrete event simulation.

Microscopic Traffic Flow

Understand models of car following and individual driver behavior.

Project Simulation Analysis

Learn how to apply commercial traffic simulation software in the analysis of transportation infrastructure improvements. Practice delivering the results of such analysis in written and oral settings through a term project report.