Difference between revisions of "Intersection Optimalization"
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== Goal of the Simulation == | == Goal of the Simulation == | ||
| + | The goal of the simulation is to portray the current situation of the intersection (with the actual current lights' setting and number of incoming cars), and to find out and optimal lights' setting that would minimize the waiting time of the cars. | ||
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| + | The fact that the cars are waiting only on one of the incoming streets points to the opinion, that the current setting is not optimal. | ||
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| + | == Data == | ||
| + | I obtained data about the current intersection situation by observing the intersection on Friday from 2.30pm till 3.30pm. This is one of the times when cars are waiting from one side only. | ||
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| + | The times of the lights' setting and number of incoming cars were averaged to get regular times that repeat. | ||
=Method= | =Method= | ||
| + | NetLogo 6.2. was used for this simulation. This software is suitable for multi-agent system, such as this simulation. Also, it provides visualization and quick results. | ||
=Model= | =Model= | ||
Revision as of 17:08, 29 January 2018
Project Name: Intersection Optimalization
Class: 4IT496 – Simulation of Systems
Author: Jana Vataščinová
Model type: Agent-Based Simulation
Software used: NetLogo
Contents
Problem definition
This simulation portrays the intersection of Anglická and Bělehradská / Škrétova. During afternoon, there are traffic jams on only one street leading to the intersection - on Anglická street.
The intersection is displayed on the picture below. There are two ways from which cars approach the intersection. Vast majority of the cars leave the intersection on Anglická street. For the cars arriving from Bělehradská street, this means turning left, crossing the tram rail.
The intersection is directed by traffic lights.
Goal of the Simulation
The goal of the simulation is to portray the current situation of the intersection (with the actual current lights' setting and number of incoming cars), and to find out and optimal lights' setting that would minimize the waiting time of the cars.
The fact that the cars are waiting only on one of the incoming streets points to the opinion, that the current setting is not optimal.
Data
I obtained data about the current intersection situation by observing the intersection on Friday from 2.30pm till 3.30pm. This is one of the times when cars are waiting from one side only.
The times of the lights' setting and number of incoming cars were averaged to get regular times that repeat.
Method
NetLogo 6.2. was used for this simulation. This software is suitable for multi-agent system, such as this simulation. Also, it provides visualization and quick results.
