Ramp Metering
Integrated Traffic Control with Variable Speed Limits and Coordinated Ramp Metering based on Traffic Stability
... Note that the strategy is only using stability of a traffic flow switching the control on or off. An extra constraint could be added to make sure traffic flow will not get unstable and a local perturbation will cause a ...
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Linear Data-Model Based Adaptive ILC for Freeway Ramp Metering without Identical Conditions on Initial States and Reference Trajectory
... Based on the model extracted from these data, local and coordinated feedback (ALINEA) ramp metering strategy has been implemented [1]. It has been shown to be a remarkably simple, highly efficient and ...
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Comparing Methods of Ramp Metering for On-Ramps to Improve the Operational Conditions at Peak Hours
... if ramp metering is implemented, the resulting congestion will get to the deceleration lane of the ...implementing ramp metering, because of the special geometry of the deceleration lane (the ...
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Dynamic programming based coordinated ramp metering algorithms : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of PhD of Englineeriing in Mechatronics at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
... Ramp metering, as an only way to regulate traffic amount accessing to the motorway, is considered as the most cost-effective way to prevent the recurrent ...Coordinated ramp metering was ...
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DUAL-STATE KALMAN FILTER FORECASTING AND CONTROL THEORY APPLICATIONS FOR PROACTIVE RAMP METERING
... to ramp metering algorithms (Stratified Zone Metering, COMPASS) by modifying them to incorporate the breakdown probability in the control scheme (Elefteriadou et ...the metering rates based on ...
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Coordinating on ramp queue control with adjacent local signal controller: an algorithm to assist ramp metering application
... Ramp metering signals usually operate in a different way to that of a normal intersection traffic ...a metering signal will have a minimum and maximum release rate depending on the duration of the ...
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Genetic fuzzy logic approach to local ramp metering control using microscopic traffic simulation : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Mechatronics at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
... traditional ramp metering algorithms we mentioned before are all based on the assumption of the existence of some certain traffic mathematical models, such as ALENEA and Linear Programming ...the ...
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Dynamic programming based coordinated ramp metering algorithms : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of PhD of Englineeriing in Mechatronics at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
... coordinated ramp metering strategies by using DP ...(ramp metering rates). Optimal metering rates can be obtained by searching the optimal trajectory of actions (or decisions), along ...
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DIFFERENTIAL EVOLUTION APPROACH TO CALCULATE OPTIMAL RAMP METERING RATES
... Abstract: Ramp metering is a very popular and effective way to prevent traffic congestion on ...coordinated ramp metering control strategy based on solving a non-linear optimization ...a ...
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Development of traffic micro simulation model for motorway merges with ramp metering
... Symbols Calibration parameter for lead and lag gaps a: Proportion of restrained vehicles 0: Standard deviation o: Visual angle rad/sec 9: Scanning time sec At: Slope of the curve relatin[r] ...
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Evaluation of Merge Control Strategies at Interstate Work Zones under Peak and Off Peak Traffic Conditions
... mainline metering where performance worsened under off-peak traffic ...temporary ramp metering minimized delay travel when implemented by providing priority to mainline vehicles in the expense of ...
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Optimization Methods for Calibration and Analysis of Congested Freeway Facilities.
... optimal ramp metering ...of ramp metering ...computed ramp metering strategies can reduce congestion and travel time on freeways, and that the strategies do more than just move ...
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Traffic Flow Optimization in a Freeway with Stochastic Segments Capacity.
... Ramp metering is proven to be one of the efficient and viable ramp control techniques for managing freeway operations ...States, ramp metering facilities have been in place since 1960s ...
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Integrated and adaptive traffic signal control for diamond interchange : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mechatronics Engineering at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
... Probabilistic fuzzy logic control is developed for the signalised control of a diamond interchange, where the signal phasing, green time extension and ramp metering are decided in respon[r] ...
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Design and development of shovel type-spring steel furrow opener for cultivator mounted seed metering mechanism
... seed metering mechanism consists of cultivator frame, tines, seed box, seed tubes, metering mechanism, power transmission unit, furrow opener and hitching ...
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A Prepaid Smart Metering Scheme Based on WiMAX Prepaid Accounting Model
... The proposed scheme makes use of existing WiMAX core infrastructure as much as possible while providing secure charging using the state-of-the-art security capa- bilities of WiMAX network. Since the scheme is based on a ...
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Water metering in Hobart An appraisal of the cost benefit study
... Assuming the quantity of excess water consumed in the absence of metering was OT price is zero and after metering is OQ 1 , the change in consumers' surplus is shown by the area OTSP 1 •[r] ...
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Uncertainty Reduction of Metering System in Kharg Island Oil Terminal by Adjusting Pipe Line Volume Flow rate
... The problem under investigation is heat transfer from the horizontal pipe with viscous fluid flow inside. Figure 1 shows the geometry and the configuration of the problem which is based on the actual condition of the ...
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Parameter optimization of fluted-roller meter using discrete element method
... A discrete element model was developed to simulate the metering process of a fluted-roller meter for fertilizer metering. The model results gave optimal machine parameters which resulted in the maximum ...
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Facing the Information Leaks in Industrial Water Systems: A Concept for Proxy Measurements to Support Water Metering Audits
... A key element for any water optimisation and benchmarking process is to gather sufficient process data from an examined water system. This step has been identified as one of the key barriers for optimisation efforts in ...
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