Fundamentals of Traffic Simulation: 145 (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science)

Book Details

• Publisher: Springer

• Author: Jaume Barceló

• ISBN: 9781441961419

• Pages: 442

• Cover: Hardcover (Illustrated)

• Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches

About The Book

Microscopic Traffic Simulation by Jaume Barceló is an in-depth exploration of the role of traffic simulation in the design, evaluation, and understanding of modern traffic systems. With the rise of intelligent transport systems and advancements in computer technology, traffic simulation has evolved from an academic tool to a professional and industry-standard approach for traffic analysis.

Key Features of the Book:

• Microscopic Traffic Simulation: The focus is on microscopic traffic simulation, which involves simulating traffic flows based on the dynamics of individual vehicles. This approach captures the complexities of real-world traffic systems and their time variability.

• Traffic Simulation Software: The book discusses the wide range of traffic simulation software available on the market, used by professionals, researchers, and public agencies to evaluate and design traffic systems.

• Evolution and Impact: It traces the evolution of traffic simulation, moving from academia into the professional domain, and highlights its growing significance in intelligent transport systems.

• Comprehensive Treatment: The author aims to fill the gap in the existing literature by providing a comprehensive treatment of the subject, which is often fragmented in various scientific papers and user manuals. The book brings together a wide variety of approaches, theories, and applications from the field of traffic simulation.

• Global Relevance: Barceló draws on his extensive experience and reviews of major international symposiums and workshops on traffic simulation, making the book a globally relevant resource.

Target Audience

This book is designed for transportation engineers, urban planners, researchers, and students in the field of traffic simulation and intelligent transport systems. It also serves as a valuable reference for professionals in the field of traffic analysis and modeling.