Course detail
Modern Trends in Traffic Engineering (DST)
FAST-CM055Acad. year: 2018/2019
Traffic flow and its characteristics, up to date traffic flow models, simulations.
Nonlinear dynamic systems.
Objectives, means and methods of transport planning.
New traffic flow control technolgies, information distribution in traffic systems - intelligent transport systems, telematics.
Supervisor
Department
Institute of Road Structures (PKO)
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Traffic flow theory knowledge, modelling techniques skill. Understanding of basic phenomena in traffic flow. New telematic technologies overview.
Students understand standard theories of traffic flo and processes in traffic flow. They get familiarized with modelling techniques and with basic phenomena in traffic flow. They gain knowledge of new telematic technologies and their objectives.
Prerequisites
Common knowledge of mathematics and physics. Road design. Traffic engineering. Algorithm development in engineering work.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Not applicable.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
Lessons are the basic form of education and they provide explanation and theoretical base for studied issue. Practical examples are solved in exercises. Texts, writtten materials, standards, manuals, instructions etc. are provided in LMS Moodle as well as and homework exercises are submitted in Moodle. This course includes excursions to Brno traffic control centre and to i
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Practises are finished with a credit classification with condition of adequate attendance (max three absences), supply of report from excursions and presentation.
Evaluation of examination is based on test in written form with fourty five questions and on results of work during all semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Work placements
Not applicable.
Course curriculum
1. Introduction to nonlinear dynamics
2. Traffic flow theory, conservation law, fundamental diagrams
3. Microsopic models of traffic flow, car following models
4. Sensitivity of the model to parameter variance
5. Information systems, information propagation in traffic systems
6. Telematic applications, influence to traffic flow
7. Advanced control systems for vehicles
8. Accelerometrical measurements
9. Application of gyroscopes in measurement units
10. Traffic surveys with vehicle in traffic flow
11. Video for traffic research on crossings
12. Conditions for aerostat application in traffic survey
13. Critical and follow up gaps according to Siegloch on roundabout
Aims
Traffic flow theory knowledge, modelling techniques skill. Understanding of basic phenomena in traffic flow. New telematic technologies overview.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme N-P-E-SI (N) Master's
branch K , 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme N-K-C-SI (N) Master's
branch K , 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme N-P-C-SI (N) Master's
branch K , 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hours, optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Introduction to nonlinear dynamics
2. Traffic flow theory, conservation law, fundamental diagrams
3. Microsopic models of traffic flow, car following models
4. Sensitivity of the model to parameter variance
5. Information systems, information propagation in traffic systems
6. Telematic applications, influence to traffic flow
7. Advanced control systems for vehicles
8. Accelerometrical measurements
9. Application of gyroscopes in measurement units
10. Traffic surveys with vehicle in traffic flow
11. Video for traffic research on crossings
12. Conditions for aerostat application in traffic survey
13. Critical and follow up gaps according to Siegloch on roundabout
Exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Introduction to nonlinear dynamics
2. Traffic flow theory, conservation law, fundamental diagrams
3. Microscopic models of traffic flow, car following models
4. Sensitivity of the model to parameter variance
5. Information systems, information propagation in traffic systems
6. Telematic applications, influence to traffic flow
7. Advanced control systems for vehicles
8. Accelerometrical measurements
9. Application of gyroscopes in measurement units
10. Traffic surveys with vehicle in traffic flow
11. Video for traffic research on crossings
12. Conditions for aerostat application in traffic survey
13. Critical and follow up gaps according to Siegloch on roundabout