Abstract
We introduce a stochastic discrete automaton model to freeway traffic. Monte-Carlo simulations of the model show a transition from laminar traffic flow to start-stop-waves with increasing vehicle density, as is observed in real freeway traffic. For special cases analytical results can be obtained.
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Cellular automatonComputer scienceTraffic modelStatistical physicsSimulationAlgorithmComputer networkPhysics
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- 1992
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- 2
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- 12
- Pages
- 2221-2229
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- 3767
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Kai Nagel,
Michael Schreckenberg
(1992).
A cellular automaton model for freeway traffic.
Journal de Physique I
, 2
(12)
, 2221-2229.
https://doi.org/10.1051/jp1:1992277
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- 10.1051/jp1:1992277