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An instantaneous kinematic wave theory of diverging traffic
Student-Run Research Seminar| Speaker: | Wenlong Jin, UC Davis |
| Location: | 693 Kerr |
| Start time: | Wed, Dec 4 2002, 1:10PM |
We propose a kinematic wave theory for modeling dynamics of diverging traffic. In this theory, traffic dynamics of vehicles to different directions are decoupled in a short time interval. Each of the decoupled systems is a nonlinear resonant system and can be analytically solved by instantaneous kinematic waves. Further, a new definition of traffic demand is introduced so that diverging flows can be easily computed with the supply-demand method. Simulation results of this model for two scenarios of diverging traffic are also presented and discussed.