Course detail

Modern Trends in Traffic Engineering (DST)

FAST-CM055Acad. year: 2022/2023

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.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Jiří Apeltauer, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Road Structures (PKO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

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.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

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

Work placements

Not applicable.

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.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-C-SI Master's

    branch K , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme N-K-C-SI Master's

    branch K , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme N-P-E-SI Master's

    branch K , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jiří Apeltauer, Ph.D.

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 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jiří Apeltauer, Ph.D.

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