Development of a parallel simulation algorithm for freeway traffic flows on distributed personal computer system,Phase 1

Principal Investigator

  • Eil Kwon, Professor Emeritus, UMD-Civil Engineering

Co-Investigators

  • Haesun Park, Former Professor, Computer Science and Engineering

Summary

This research investigates the feasibility of developing low-cost, personal computer-based parallel processing procedures that can be applicable to real time simulation of freeway flows. Specific objectives include: Development of a framework for PC-based parallel simulation system; Enhancements of existing freeway traffic models for parallel simulation; Development of a PC-based, parallel simulation algorithm for freeway flows; Development of a prototype version of a PC-based parallel simulation system; Performance evaluation of the PC-based parallel freeway simulation system.

Project Details

  • Project number: 1994004
  • Start date: 11/1994
  • Project status: Completed
  • Research area: Transportation Safety and Traffic Flow
  • Topics: Data and modeling