A cellular automaton model for freeway traffic

1992/12/01 by Kai Nagel, Michael Schreckenberg · 3 citations
Computer Science · Decision Sciences · Engineering · #Algorithm #Cellular Automata and Applications #Cellular automaton #Computer network #Computer science #Physics #Simulation #Simulation Techniques and Applications #Statistical physics #Traffic control and management #Traffic model

paper · doi:10.1051/jp1:1992277

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Abstract

We introduce a stochastic discrete automaton model to freeway traffic. Monte-Carlo simulations of the model show a transition from laminar traffic flow to start-stop-waves with increasing vehicle density, as is observed in real freeway traffic. For special cases analytical results can be obtained.

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