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摘要
In an Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS), sensors are often used to monitor and obtain traffic information on a real-time basis. Knowing that traffic sensors cover only a fraction of the road network, we investigate how to estimate traffic volumes on arcs that are not covered by sensors. By exploiting the spatial properties and the topology of a network, we derive a microstate model that can be used to estimate these traffic volumes. Based on entropy maximization, we present a microstate surrogate for competing techniques such as traffic assignment, and algebraic method or topological approach in estimating traffic flow. Being an entropy model, it also has advantage over these competing techniques in terms of the prerequisite information required to enable the model. Being a microstate rather than a steady-state model, it takes into account the fluctuation of traffic and it executes fast enough to allow real-time estimation of traffic flow. By covering the entire network flow this way with only a limited number of sensors, it will help in better driver routing decisions and traffic management tactics while being cognizant of today's budgetary constraints facing operating agencies. The algorithm has been tested successfully in Little Rock, Arkansas and in a controlled experiment with a randomly generated 100-node/522-arc grid network.
- 出版日期2013-11
