Empirical Studies on Traffic Flow in Inclement Weather
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Page : 116 pages
File Size : 35,1 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Automobile driving in bad weather
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Author :
Publisher :
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 35,1 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Automobile driving in bad weather
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Author : Syed Abid Ali Shah
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Page : pages
File Size : 30,87 MB
Release : 2017
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Adverse weather has a direct effect on traffic congestion and the time delay on roads. Weather conditions today are changing rapidly and are more likely to have a severe effect on traffic in the future. Although different measures have been taken to mitigate these conditions, it is important to study the impact of these events on road conditions and traffic flow. For example, the surface of a road is affected by snow, compacted snow and ice. The objective of this thesis is to characterize the effect of road surface conditions on traffic flow. To date, traffic flow under adverse weather conditions has not been characterized. A macroscopic traffic flow model based on the transition velocity distribution is proposed which characterizes traffic behavior during traffic alignment under adverse weather conditions. The model proposed realistically characterizes the traffic flow based on snow, compacted snow, and ice. Results are presented which show that this model provides a more accurate characterization of traffic flow behavior than the well known Payne-Whitham model.
Author : Janssens, Davy
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 12,77 MB
Release : 2013-12-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1466649216
Given its effective techniques and theories from various sources and fields, data science is playing a vital role in transportation research and the consequences of the inevitable switch to electronic vehicles. This fundamental insight provides a step towards the solution of this important challenge. Data Science and Simulation in Transportation Research highlights entirely new and detailed spatial-temporal micro-simulation methodologies for human mobility and the emerging dynamics of our society. Bringing together novel ideas grounded in big data from various data mining and transportation science sources, this book is an essential tool for professionals, students, and researchers in the fields of transportation research and data mining.
Author : Gang Xiong
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 34,31 MB
Release : 2012-04-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0123970377
The Intelligent Systems Series comprises titles that present state of the art knowledge and the latest advances in intelligent systems. Its scope includes theoretical studies, design methods, and real-world implementations and applications. Service Science, Management, and Engineering presents the latest issues and development in service science. Both theory and applications issues are covered in this book, which integrates a variety of disciplines, including engineering, management, and information systems. These topics are each related to service science from various perspectives, and the book is supported throughout by applications and case studies that showcase best practice and provide insight and guidelines to assist in building successful service systems. Presents the latest research on service science, management and engineering, from both theory and applications perspectives Includes coverage of applications in high-growth sectors, along with real-world frameworks and design techniques Applications and case studies showcase best practices and provide insights and guidelines to those building and managing service systems
Author : Raymond Gerard Hoogendoorn
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Page : 245 pages
File Size : 15,13 MB
Release : 2012
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ISBN : 9789055841585
Author : Milan Janić
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 42,40 MB
Release : 2022-11-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3031130405
This book is focused on the analysis and modelling of resilience, robustness, and vulnerability of transport systems and their complement: reliability. It provides an elaboration on their generic concepts, analysing disruptive events and nature of their impacts. It also offers an analysis and modelling of the system performances and their indicators relevant for the main actors involved. Applications of the models of performances and their resilience, robustness, and vulnerability to the selected cases of road, rail, air, and maritime transport mode affected by different internal and external disruptive events are also presented. By offering readers a systematic and comprehensive way of dealing with the topic of resilience, robustness, and vulnerability of transport systems and their complement, reliability, this book will be of interest to researchers and professionals alike within the transport industry.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 43,98 MB
Release : 2004-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309166578
Weather has broad and significant effects on the roadway environment. Snow, rain, fog, ice, freezing rain, and other weather conditions can impair the ability of drivers to operate their vehicles safely, significantly reduce roadway capacity, and dramatically increase travel times. Multiple roadway activities, from roadway maintenance and construction to shipping, transit, and police operations, are directly affected by inclement weather. Some road weather information is available to users currently, however a disconnect remains between current research and operations, and additional research could yield important safety and economic improvements for roadway users. Meteorology, roadway technology, and vehicle systems have evolved to the point where users could be provided with better road weather information through modern information technologies. The combination of these technologies has the potential to significantly increase the efficiency of roadway operations, road capacity, and road safety. Where the Weather Meets the Road provides a roadmap for moving these concepts to reality.
Author : Moshe Givoni
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 25,18 MB
Release : 2010-07-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1136965475
Travel is an essential part of everyday life and today most journeys are multimodal. It is the total travel experience that counts and integrated transport must reduce the inconvenience of transfers between modes. Most research and many publications on transport policy advocate sustainable transport, but the priority given to integration has been negligible. Yet integration is one of the most important means to advance sustainable transport and sustainability more generally. While integrated transport systems are seen to be an ideal, there is a failure to make the transition from policy to practice. The authors argue that the achievement of sustainable transport is still a dream, as an integrated transport policy is a prerequisite for a sustainable transport system. It is only when the two concepts of sustainability and integration operate in the same direction and in a positive way that real progress can be made. In this book, transportation experts from across the world have addressed the questions about what is integration, why is it so important and why is it so hard to achieve? The book provides an in-depth analysis of these issues and it aims to provide a better understanding of the subject, about what should be strived for, about what is realistic to expect, and about how to move forward towards a more integrated provision of transport infrastructure, services and management.
Author : Xianming Shi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 42,68 MB
Release : 2018-08-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1119185068
The first and only comprehensive guide to best practices in winter road operations Winter maintenance operations are essential to ensure the safety, mobility, and productivity of transportation systems, especially in cold-weather climates, and responsible agencies are continually challenged to provide a high level of service in a fiscally and environmentally responsible manner. Sustainable Winter Road Operations bridges the knowledge gaps, providing the first up-to-date, authoritative, single-source overview and guide to best practices in winter road operations that considers the triple bottom line of sustainability. With contributions from experts in the field from around the world, this book takes a holistic approach to the subject. The authors address the many negative impacts on regional economies and the environment of poorly planned and inadequate winter road operations, and they make a strong case for the myriad benefits of environmentally sustainable concepts and practices. Best practice applications of materials, processes, equipment, and associated technologies and how they can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of winter operations, optimize materials usage, and minimize cost, corrosion, and environmental impacts are all covered in depth. Provides the first up-to-date, authoritative and comprehensive overview of best practices in sustainable winter road operations currently in use around the world Covers materials, processes, equipment, and associated technologies for sustainable winter road operations Brings together contributions by an international all-star team of experts with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing sustainable winter road operations Designed to bring professionals involved in transportation and highway maintenance and control up to speed with current best practice Sustainable Winter Road Operations is essential reading for maintenance professionals dealing with snow and ice control operations on highways, motorways and local roads. It is a valuable source of information and guidance for decision makers, researchers, and engineers in transportation engineering involved in transportation and highway maintenance. And it is an ideal textbook for advanced-level courses in transportation engineering.
Author : Adel Wadid Sadek
Publisher :
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 27,38 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Automobile driving in bad weather
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