Perspectives of Internet based Road Network Traffic Flow Modelling and Control

Apostolos Kotsialos

2011

Abstract

This paper is concerned with possible future internet applications within the framework of traffic flow modelling and control. Two modelling related uses are described based on the assumption that vehicles in the near future will be equipped with smart on-board devices that can communicate with each other through reliable ad-hoc wireless networks. This capability opens new ways of thinking about traffic flow and requires the explicit consideration of the drivers’ behaviour when more information is available to them pertaining to downstream traffic conditions. Finally, a web-based application for supporting ramp metering is discussed as well.

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Kotsialos A. (2011). Perspectives of Internet based Road Network Traffic Flow Modelling and Control . In Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Future Internet Applications for Traffic Surveillance and Management - Volume 1: FIATS-M, ISBN 978-989-8425-87-4, pages 55-66. DOI: 10.5220/0004473100550066


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@conference{fiats-m11,
author={Apostolos Kotsialos},
title={Perspectives of Internet based Road Network Traffic Flow Modelling and Control},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Future Internet Applications for Traffic Surveillance and Management - Volume 1: FIATS-M,},
year={2011},
pages={55-66},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0004473100550066},
isbn={978-989-8425-87-4},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Future Internet Applications for Traffic Surveillance and Management - Volume 1: FIATS-M,
TI - Perspectives of Internet based Road Network Traffic Flow Modelling and Control
SN - 978-989-8425-87-4
AU - Kotsialos A.
PY - 2011
SP - 55
EP - 66
DO - 10.5220/0004473100550066