KdV–Berger solution and local cluster effect of two-sided lateral gap continuum traffic flow model

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (15) ◽  
pp. 1950153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hari Krishna Gaddam ◽  
Asha Kumari Meena ◽  
K. Ramachandra Rao
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Density Wave ◽  
Traveling Wave Solutions ◽  
Neutral Stability ◽  
Local Cluster ◽  
Traffic Jams ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Lateral Gaps ◽  
Stability Line

This study proposes a new nonlane-based continuum model derived from a two-sided lateral gap-following theory using the relation between microscopic and macroscopic variables. The model considers the effect of lateral gaps of the leading vehicles available on both sides of the following vehicle in multilane scenario. Linear stability analysis is performed to establish the neutral stability condition for the stable traffic flow. Nonlinear analysis is carried out at neutral stability line to derive the KdV–Berger equation, which describes density wave propagation. For that, one of the traveling wave solutions is also obtained. Numerical simulation results show that the two-sided lateral gap in the model improves the stability of the traffic flow by suppressing the traffic jams even at high-density conditions. The results implies that the proposed model is successful in replicating the properties of actual traffic jams in nonlane-based traffic environment.

DENSITY WAVE IN A NEW ANISOTROPIC CONTINUUM MODEL FOR TRAFFIC FLOW

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 1849-1859 ◽  
Author(s):  
LEI YU ◽  
ZHONG-KE SHI
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Continuum Model ◽  
Local Density ◽  
Kdv Equation ◽  
Density Wave ◽  
Flow Speed ◽  
Nonlinear Phenomena ◽  
Neutral Stability ◽  
Local Cluster ◽  
The Stability

In this paper, we apply a new anisotropic continuum model proposed by Gupta and Katiyar (GK model, for short) [J. Phys. A: Math. Gen.38, 4069 (2005)] to study the density wave of traffic flow. The GK model guarantees the characteristic speeds are always less than or equal to the macroscopic flow speed and overcomes the wrong way travel problem which exists in many high-order continuum models. The stability condition of the GK model is obtained. Applying nonlinear analysis to the GK model, we can obtain the soliton, one type of local density wave, which is induced by the density fluctuation in traffic flow. The soliton wave, which is determined near the neutral stability line by the Korteweg-de Vries (KdV) equation, is discussed in great detail. The numerical results show that local cluster effects which are consistent with the diverse nonlinear phenomena observed in realistic traffic flow can be induced from the GK model.

A macroscopic traffic flow model considering the velocity difference between adjacent vehicles on uphill and downhill slopes

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (21) ◽  
pp. 2050217
Author(s):  
Peng Zhang ◽  
Yu Xue ◽  
Yi-Cai Zhang ◽  
Xue Wang ◽  
Bing-Lin Cen
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Kdv Equation ◽  
Density Wave ◽  
Traffic Model ◽  
Neutral Stability ◽  
Density Waves ◽  
Unstable Region ◽  
Velocity Difference ◽  
Macroscopic Traffic Model ◽  
The Stability

In this paper, we deduced a macroscopic traffic model on the uphill and downhill slopes by employing the transformation relation from microscopic variables to macroscopic ones based on a microscopic car-following model considering the velocity difference between adjacent vehicles. The angle [Formula: see text] of the uphill and downhill and the gravitational force have a great impact upon the stability of traffic flow. The linear stability analysis for macroscopic traffic model yielded the stability condition. The Korteweg–de Vries (KdV) equation is derived by nonlinear analysis and the corresponding solution to the density wave near the neutral stability line is obtained. By using the upwind finite difference scheme for simulation, the spatiotemporal evolution patterns of traffic flow on the uphill and downhill are attained. The unstable region is shrunken with slope of the gradient increasing and backward-traveling density waves gradually decrease and even disappear on uphill. Conversely, the unstable region on downhill is extended and density waves propagate quickly backward to the whole road with slope of the gradient increasing.

An extended optimal velocity difference model in a cooperative driving system

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (05) ◽  
pp. 1550054
Author(s):  
Jinliang Cao ◽  
Zhongke Shi ◽  
Jie Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Linear Stability Theory ◽  
Difference Model ◽  
Optimal Velocity ◽  
Driving System ◽  
Cooperative Driving ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
De Vries ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Theoretical Results

An extended optimal velocity (OV) difference model is proposed in a cooperative driving system by considering multiple OV differences. The stability condition of the proposed model is obtained by applying the linear stability theory. The results show that the increase in number of cars that precede and their OV differences lead to the more stable traffic flow. The Burgers, Korteweg–de Vries (KdV) and modified Korteweg–de Vries (mKdV) equations are derived to describe the density waves in the stable, metastable and unstable regions, respectively. To verify these theoretical results, the numerical simulation is carried out. The theoretical and numerical results show that the stabilization of traffic flow is enhanced by considering multiple OV differences. The traffic jams can be suppressed by taking more information of cars ahead.

A two-lane lattice model considering taillight effect and man–machine hybrid driving

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (32) ◽  
pp. 2050365
Author(s):  
Siyuan Chen ◽  
Changxi Ma ◽  
Jinchou Gong
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Lattice Model ◽  
Critical Density ◽  
Mkdv Equation ◽  
Flow Stability ◽  
Stability Conditions ◽  
Neutral Stability ◽  
Nonlinear Stability Analysis ◽  
Traffic Flow Stability ◽  
The Stability

At present, drivers can rely on road communication technology to obtain the current traffic status information, and the development of intelligent transportation makes self-driving possible. In this paper, considering the mixed traffic flow with self-driving vehicles and the taillight effect, a new macro-two-lane lattice model is established. Combined with the concept of critical density, the judgment conditions for vehicles to take braking measures are given. Based on the linear analysis, the stability conditions of the new model are obtained, and the mKdV equation describing the evolution mechanism of density waves is derived through the nonlinear stability analysis. Finally, with the help of numerical simulation, the phase diagram and kink–anti-kink waveform of neutral stability conditions are obtained, and the effects of different parameters of the model on traffic flow stability are analyzed. The results show that the braking probability, the proportion of self-driving vehicles and the critical density have significant effects on the traffic flow stability. Considering taillight effect and increasing the mixing ratio of self-driving vehicles can effectively enhance the stability of traffic flow, but a larger critical density will destroy the stability of traffic flow.

An Extended Car-Following Model in a Multi-Interaction Driving System

2012 ◽  
Vol 178-181 ◽  
pp. 2717-2720
Author(s):  
Man Xian Tuo
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Extended Model ◽  
Traffic Flow Model ◽  
Driving System ◽  
Car Following ◽  
Traffic Jams ◽  
Car Following Model ◽  
The Stability

An extended traffic flow model is proposed by introducing the multiple information of preceding cars. The linear stability condition of the extended model is obtained, which shows that the stability of traffic flow is improved by considering the interaction of preceding cars to the following car. Numerical simulation shows that the traffic jams are suppressed efficiently by taking into account the multiple information of the preceding cars.

A new two-lane lattice hydrodynamic model on a curved road accounting for the empirical lane-changing rate

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingying Wang ◽  
Rongjun Cheng ◽  
Hongxia Ge
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Stability Condition ◽  
Hydrodynamic Model ◽  
Neutral Stability ◽  
Lattice Hydrodynamic Model ◽  
Lane Changing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Curved Road ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Changing Rate

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how curved road and lane-changing rates affect the stability of traffic flow. Design/methodology/approach An extended two-lane lattice hydrodynamic model on a curved road accounting for the empirical lane-changing rate is presented. The linear analysis of the new model is discussed, the stability condition and the neutral stability condition are obtained. Also, the mKdV equation and its solution are proposed through nonlinear analysis, which discusses the stability of the extended model in the unstable region. Furthermore, the results of theoretical analysis are verified by numerical simulation. Findings The empirical lane-changing rate on a curved road is an important factor, which can alleviate traffic congestion. Research limitations/implications This paper does not take into account the factors such as slope, the drivers’ characters and so on in the actual traffic, which will have more or less influence on the stability of traffic flow, so there is still a certain gap with the real traffic environment. Originality/value The curved road and empirical lane-changing rate are researched simultaneously in a two-lane lattice hydrodynamic models in this paper. The improved model can better reflect the actual traffic, which can also provide a theoretical reference for the actual traffic governance.

Design and Implementation of Control-Theory-Based Microscopic Traffic Flow Model

2002 ◽  
Vol 1802 (1) ◽  
pp. 214-224
Author(s):  
Huajing Shi ◽  
Athanasios K. Ziliaskopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Control Theory ◽  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Constant Time ◽  
Flow Density ◽  
Traffic Flow Model ◽  
Time Headway ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Vehicle Acceleration ◽  
The Stability

A microscopic traffic flow model based on the constant-time-headway policy and McRuer’s man-machine crossover model was designed. Automatic control theory concepts were employed in the model formulation. The constant-time-headway policy was used to generate the command model of a human driver’s decision for vehicle acceleration or deceleration. This command is the input signal fed into the driver-vehicle dynamics suggested by the crossover model. The proposed model was mathematically formulated, designed, implemented, and numerically simulated. The stability properties and validity of the proposed model were analyzed on the basis of the simulation results. It was demonstrated that the proposed model can reproduce well-known traffic phenomena such as shock waves, intersection starting and stopping waves, and loop structures of flow-density and speed-density plots.

Nonlinear analysis of an improved continuum model considering headway change with memory

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (03) ◽  
pp. 1850037 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rongjun Cheng ◽  
Jufeng Wang ◽  
Hongxia Ge ◽  
Zhipeng Li
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Nonlinear Analysis ◽  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Linear Stability ◽  
Continuum Model ◽  
Density Wave ◽  
Linear Stability Theory ◽  
Traffic Density ◽  
Neutral Stability ◽  
With Memory

Considering the effect of headway changes with memory, an improved continuum model of traffic flow is proposed in this paper. By means of linear stability theory, the new model’s linear stability with the effect of headway changes with memory is obtained. Through nonlinear analysis, the KdV–Burgers equation is derived to describe the propagating behavior of traffic density wave near the neutral stability line. Numerical simulation is carried out to study the improved traffic flow model, which explores how the headway changes with memory affected each car’s velocity, density and energy consumption. Numerical results show that when considering the effects of headway changes with memory, the traffic jams can be suppressed efficiently. Furthermore, research results demonstrate that the effect of headway changes with memory can avoid the disadvantage of historical information, which will improve the stability of traffic flow and minimize car energy consumption.

An extended lattice model for two-lane traffic flow with consideration of the slope effect

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (05) ◽  
pp. 1550017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianzhong Chen ◽  
Zhiyuan Peng ◽  
Yuan Fang
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Lattice Model ◽  
Kdv Equation ◽  
Slope Angle ◽  
Mkdv Equation ◽  
Neutral Stability ◽  
Maximal Velocity ◽  
De Vries ◽  
Stability Method ◽  
The Stability

An extended two-lane lattice model of traffic flow with consideration of the slope effect is proposed. The slope effect is reflected in both the maximal velocity and the relative current. The stability condition of the model is derived by applying the linear stability method. By using the nonlinear analysis method, we obtain the Korteweg–de Vries (KdV) equation near the neutral stability line and the modified Korteweg–de Vries (mKdV) equation near the critical point. The analytical and numerical results demonstrate that the stability of traffic flow is enhanced on the uphill but is weakened on the downhill when the slope angle increases.

A novel two-lane continuum model considering driver’s expectation and electronic throttle effect

2021 ◽  
pp. 2150385
Author(s):  
Yulei Jiao ◽  
Rongjun Cheng ◽  
Hongxia Ge
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Linear Stability ◽  
Continuum Model ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Density Wave ◽  
Linear Stability Theory ◽  
Traffic Density ◽  
Neutral Stability ◽  
Rarefaction Waves ◽  
Electronic Throttle

Considering the effect of driver’s expectation and the electronic throttle (ET), an improved two-lane continuum model is proposed. The linear stability condition of the new model is obtained by using the linear stability theory. The nonlinear analysis method is used to study the evolution process of traffic density wave near the neutral stability curve, and the improved KdV-Burgers equation is obtained. The numerical simulation analysis of the improved traffic flow model is carried out to further study how the changes of the expected effect of drivers affect the vehicle speed, the density of traffic flow, vehicle fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. Numerical results demonstrate that the new continuum model presented herein can well describe the developments of shock waves and rarefaction waves, and considering the factor of driver’s expectation and ET effect has a positive impact on the dynamic characteristic of macroscopic flow.

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