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Main Authors: Rastogi, Tanay, Simoni, Michele D., Karlström, Anders
Format: Preprint
Published: 2023
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.07162
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author Rastogi, Tanay
Simoni, Michele D.
Karlström, Anders
author_facet Rastogi, Tanay
Simoni, Michele D.
Karlström, Anders
contents This study addresses the challenge of estimating traffic states for road links. We propose an innovative approach that leverages partial trajectory data captured by camera-equipped probe vehicles traveling in the opposite lane. The methodology combines state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms for extracting vehicle trajectories from street-view video sequences with a novel estimation technique based on the Cell Transmission Model (CTM) and Genetic Algorithms (GA). Our approach first calibrates Fundamental Diagram (FD) parameters using observed cell densities, then estimates boundary conditions for all space-time diagrams. We validate the method using simulated traffic data from three different types of links and parameter settings. Results show that the proposed methodology can estimate traffic densities in unobserved regions, even with limited data availability. This research contributes to the field by introducing a cost-effective, high-resolution traffic data collection method and a robust estimation technique for comprehensive traffic state information. While the study shows promising results, it also identifies areas for improvement, including refining models, optimizing processes, and testing with real-world data to enhance accuracy and scalability.
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spellingShingle Model-based traffic state estimation using camera-equipped probe vehicles
Rastogi, Tanay
Simoni, Michele D.
Karlström, Anders
Signal Processing
This study addresses the challenge of estimating traffic states for road links. We propose an innovative approach that leverages partial trajectory data captured by camera-equipped probe vehicles traveling in the opposite lane. The methodology combines state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms for extracting vehicle trajectories from street-view video sequences with a novel estimation technique based on the Cell Transmission Model (CTM) and Genetic Algorithms (GA). Our approach first calibrates Fundamental Diagram (FD) parameters using observed cell densities, then estimates boundary conditions for all space-time diagrams. We validate the method using simulated traffic data from three different types of links and parameter settings. Results show that the proposed methodology can estimate traffic densities in unobserved regions, even with limited data availability. This research contributes to the field by introducing a cost-effective, high-resolution traffic data collection method and a robust estimation technique for comprehensive traffic state information. While the study shows promising results, it also identifies areas for improvement, including refining models, optimizing processes, and testing with real-world data to enhance accuracy and scalability.
title Model-based traffic state estimation using camera-equipped probe vehicles
topic Signal Processing
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.07162