scholarly journals Traffic Flow Detection at Road Intersections Based on K-Means and NURBS Trajectory Clustering

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Jun-fang Song ◽  
Shu-yu Wang ◽  
Hai-li Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Simple Algorithm ◽  
Trajectory Clustering ◽  
End Points ◽  
Nurbs Curve ◽  
Flow Parameters ◽  
Intersection Area ◽  
Vehicle Trajectory ◽  
Flow Detection

In view of the variety and occlusion of vehicle target motion on the urban intersection, it is difficult to accurately detect the traffic flow parameters in all directions and categories of the intersection, so an improved k-means trajectory clustering method based on NURBS curve fitting is designed to obtain the traffic flow parameters. Firstly, the B-spline quadratic interpolation function is used to fit the smooth NURBS curve of vehicle trajectory; secondly, K-means clustering is used to measure the minimum distance, and the location of the first and last end points of the vehicle trajectory is used to realize the automatic division of the intersection area; finally, according to the intersection area where the start and end points of vehicle trajectory belong, respectively, the moving mode of a vehicle is determined, and the traffic flow parameters are classified and counted. Experiments show that the method has high accuracy and simple algorithm, which can meet the application requirements of intelligent transportation. It can provide effective data for traffic congestion analysis and lane occupancy estimation, and it is an important parameter for dynamic time setting of intersection information lights.

Image Measurement of Traffic Flow Parameters and its Traffic Congestion Evaluation

2014 ◽  
Vol 538 ◽  
pp. 455-459
Author(s):  
Dong Yao Jia ◽  
Po Hu
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Evaluation Methods ◽  
Urban Traffic ◽  
Flow Parameters ◽  
Shape Match ◽  
Flow Information ◽  
Vehicle Delay ◽  
Vehicle Shape

Current evaluation methods on urban traffic congestion are mostly based on traffic flow information. However, the measurement of traffic flow remains to be controversial and difficult for the community. This paper points out an algorithm to acquire traffic parameters and studies the evaluation methods based on it. By extracting multi-color-feature information from image and vehicle shape match algorithm based on fuzzy rules, this method can efficiently distinguish vehicles from each other thus to calculate the traffic state parameters according to the results of this method. Then it can build congestion evaluation model with vehicle delay rate as the critical parameter. The experiment indicates that this method can acquire the accurate real-time road parameters and also proves it is valid to apply this method in urban traffic congestion evaluation in different situations.

scholarly journals Data Feature Analysis of Non-Scanning Multi Target Millimeter-Wave Radar in Traffic Flow Detection Applications

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 2756 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiqing Liu ◽  
Na Li ◽  
Deyong Guan ◽  
Laxmisha Rai
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Millimeter Wave ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Event Identification ◽  
Millimeter Wave Radar ◽  
Wave Radar ◽  
Grey Correlation Analysis ◽  
Correlation Analysis Method ◽  
Vehicle Trajectory ◽  
Flow Detection

The millimeter-wave radar has been widely used in traffic applications. However, little research has been done to install the millimeter-wave radar on the top of a road for detecting road traffic flow at a downward looking direction. In this paper, the vehicle parameters, including the distance, angle and radar cross-section energy, are collected by practical experiments in the aforementioned application scenario. The data features are analyzed from the dimensions of single parameter sampling characteristics and multi-parameter relationships. Further, the correlations of different parameter series are given using the grey correlation analysis method. For millimeter-wave radar used in the traffic flow detection, our work can definitely provide significant support for further intelligent transportation applications, such as vehicle trajectory tracking, traffic flow estimation and traffic event identification.

Study on Traffic Multi-Source Data Fusion

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-75
Author(s):  
Suping Liu ◽  
Dongbo Zhang ◽  
Jialin Li
Keyword(s):  
Data Fusion ◽  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Urban Traffic ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Flow Parameters ◽  
Fusion Methods ◽  
Single Detector

In order to alleviate urban traffic congestion, it is necessary to obtain roadway network traffic flow parameters to estimate the traffic conditions. Single-detector data may not be sufficient to obtain a comprehensive, effective, accurate and high-quality traffic flow data. Neural networks and regression analysis data fusion methods are employed to expand data sources as well as for improving data quality. The multi-source detector data can provide fundamental support for traffic management. An empirical analysis was conducted using acquisition technology employed by the Beijing urban expressway to estimate traffic flow parameters. The results show that the proposed data fusion method is feasible and provides reliable data sources.

Smart Driving System for Improving Traffic Flow

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 236
Author(s):  
Rajesh Kumar Gupta ◽  
L. N. Padhy ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Padhi
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Adaptive Cruise Control ◽  
Human Perception ◽  
Cruise Control ◽  
Driving System ◽  
V2v Communication ◽  
Traffic Conditions ◽  
Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control

Traffic congestion on road networks is one of the most significant problems that is faced in almost all urban areas. Driving under traffic congestion compels frequent idling, acceleration, and braking, which increase energy consumption and wear and tear on vehicles. By efficiently maneuvering vehicles, traffic flow can be improved. An Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system in a car automatically detects its leading vehicle and adjusts the headway by using both the throttle and the brake. Conventional ACC systems are not suitable in congested traffic conditions due to their response delay.  For this purpose, development of smart technologies that contribute to improved traffic flow, throughput and safety is needed. In today’s traffic, to achieve the safe inter-vehicle distance, improve safety, avoid congestion and the limited human perception of traffic conditions and human reaction characteristics constrains should be analyzed. In addition, erroneous human driving conditions may generate shockwaves in addition which causes traffic flow instabilities. In this paper to achieve inter-vehicle distance and improved throughput, we consider Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (CACC) system. CACC is then implemented in Smart Driving System. For better Performance, wireless communication is used to exchange Information of individual vehicle. By introducing vehicle to vehicle (V2V) communication and vehicle to roadside infrastructure (V2R) communications, the vehicle gets information not only from its previous and following vehicle but also from the vehicles in front of the previous Vehicle and following vehicle. This enables a vehicle to follow its predecessor at a closer distance under tighter control.

Vehicle trajectory clustering based on 3D information via a coarse-to-fine strategy

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 1433-1444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huansheng Song ◽  
Xuan Wang ◽  
Cui Hua ◽  
Weixing Wang ◽  
Qi Guan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trajectory Clustering ◽  
Vehicle Trajectory ◽  
3D Information ◽  
Coarse To Fine

scholarly journals Formation of the Traffic Flow Rate under the Influence of Traffic Flow Concentration in Time at Controlled Intersections in Tyumen, Russian Federation

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8324
Author(s):  
Viacheslav Morozov ◽  
Sergei Iarkov
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Experiment Planning ◽  
Traffic Light

Present experience shows that it is impossible to solve the problem of traffic congestion without intelligent transport systems. Traffic management in many cities uses the data of detectors installed at controlled intersections. Further, to assess the traffic situation, the data on the traffic flow rate and its concentration are compared. Latest scientific studies propose a transition from spatial to temporal concentration. Therefore, the purpose of this work is to establish the regularities of the influence of traffic flow concentration in time on traffic flow rate at controlled city intersections. The methodological basis of this study was a systemic approach. Theoretical and experimental studies were based on the existing provisions of system analysis, traffic flow theory, experiment planning, impulses, probabilities, and mathematical statistics. Experimental data were obtained and processed using modern equipment and software: Traficam video detectors, SPECTR traffic light controller, Traficam Data Tool, SPECTR 2.0, AutoCad 2017, and STATISTICA 10. In the course of this study, the authors analyzed the dynamics of changes in the level of motorization, the structure of the motor vehicle fleet, and the dynamics of changes in the number of controlled intersections. As a result of theoretical studies, a hypothesis was put forward that the investigated process is described by a two-factor quadratic multiplicative model. Experimental studies determined the parameters of the developed model depending on the directions of traffic flow, and confirmed its adequacy according to Fisher’s criterion with a probability of at least 0.9. The results obtained can be used to control traffic flows at controlled city intersections.

Research of the Temporary Parking Acceleration-Spacing Model Based on Swarm Theory

2013 ◽  
Vol 361-363 ◽  
pp. 2113-2116
Author(s):  
Jin Xin Cao ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Wei Li Zhang ◽  
Jun Wu
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Potential Field ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Field Method ◽  
Lagrange Method ◽  
Traffic Jams ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Potential Field Method ◽  
Swarm Theory

The disturbance factors in the traffic flow may lead to traffic congestion. The agglomeration characteristics shown in traffic jams are similar to the biological swarm characteristics. In this paper, acceleration-spacing model is established based on the potential field method and the Lagrange method. The vehicle in front is viewed as the main force source. Then the data of the traffic congestion caused by the temporary parking in front of the school are used to calibrate the parameters of the model. It can be verified that the model is effective.

Prediction of Vehicular Traffic Flow using Levenberg-Marquardt Artificial Neural Network Model: Italy Road Transportation System

2022 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. E74-E86
Author(s):  
Isaac Oyeyemi Olayode ◽  
Alessandro Severino ◽  
Tiziana Campisi ◽  
Lagouge Kwanda Tartibu
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Traffic Control ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Autonomous Vehicles ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
Vehicle Speed ◽  
Road Transportation ◽  
Artificial Neural

In the last decades, the Italian road transport system has been characterized by severe and consistent traffic congestion and in particular Rome is one of the Italian cities most affected by this problem. In this study, a LevenbergMarquardt (LM) artificial neural network heuristic model was used to predict the traffic flow of non-autonomous vehicles. Traffic datasets were collected using both inductive loop detectors and video cameras as acquisition systems and selecting some parameters including vehicle speed, time of day, traffic volume and number of vehicles. The model showed a training, test and regression value (R2) of 0.99892, 0.99615 and 0.99714 respectively. The results of this research add to the growing body of literature on traffic flow modelling and help urban planners and traffic managers in terms of the traffic control and the provision of convenient travel routes for pedestrians and motorists.

scholarly journals Developing a New Spatial Unit for Macroscopic Safety Evaluation Based on Traffic Density Homogeneity

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Chen Wang ◽  
Lin Liu ◽  
Chengcheng Xu
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Flow ◽  
Traffic Control ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Traffic Density ◽  
Minimization Method ◽  
Spatial Unit ◽  
Flow Parameters ◽  
Safety Knowledge ◽  
Traffic Operation ◽  
Crash Modeling

Macrolevel crash modeling has been extensively applied to investigate the safety effects of demographic, socioeconomic, and land use factors, in order to add safety knowledge into traffic planning and policy-making. In recent years, with the increasing attention to regional traffic management and control, the safety effects of macrolevel traffic flow parameters may also be of interest, in order to provide useful safety knowledge for regional traffic operation. In this paper, a new spatial unit was developed using a recursive half-cut partitioning procedure based on a normalized cut (NC) minimization method and traffic density homogeneity. Two Bayesian lognormal models with different conditional autoregressive (CAR) priors were applied to examine the safety effects of traffic flow characteristics at the NC level. It was found that safety effects of traffic flow exist at such macrolevel, indicating the necessity of considering safety for regional traffic control and management. Furthermore, traffic flow effects were also examined for another two spatial units: Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) and Census Tract (CT). It was found that ecological fallacy and atomic fallacy could exist without considering traffic flow parameters at those planning-based levels. In general, safety needs to be considered for regional traffic operation and the effects of traffic flow need to be considered for spatial crash modeling at various spatial levels.

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