Second Order Physics-Informed Learning of Road Density using Probe Vehicles

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Main Authors: Giraldo, S. Betancur, Mårtensson, J., Barreau, M.
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Published: 2026
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author Giraldo, S. Betancur
Mårtensson, J.
Barreau, M.
author_facet Giraldo, S. Betancur
Mårtensson, J.
Barreau, M.
contents We propose a Physics Informed Learning framework for reconstructing traffic density from sparse trajectory data. The approach combines a second-order Aw-Rascle and Zhang model with a first-order training stage to estimate the equilibrium velocity. The method is evaluated in both equilibrium and transient traffic regimes using SUMO simulations. Results show that while learning the equilibrium velocity improves reconstruction under steady state conditions, it becomes unstable in transient regimes due to the breakdown of the equilibrium assumption. In contrast, the second-order model consistently provides more accurate and robust reconstructions than first-order approaches, particularly in nonequilibrium conditions.
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spellingShingle Second Order Physics-Informed Learning of Road Density using Probe Vehicles
Giraldo, S. Betancur
Mårtensson, J.
Barreau, M.
Systems and Control
We propose a Physics Informed Learning framework for reconstructing traffic density from sparse trajectory data. The approach combines a second-order Aw-Rascle and Zhang model with a first-order training stage to estimate the equilibrium velocity. The method is evaluated in both equilibrium and transient traffic regimes using SUMO simulations. Results show that while learning the equilibrium velocity improves reconstruction under steady state conditions, it becomes unstable in transient regimes due to the breakdown of the equilibrium assumption. In contrast, the second-order model consistently provides more accurate and robust reconstructions than first-order approaches, particularly in nonequilibrium conditions.
title Second Order Physics-Informed Learning of Road Density using Probe Vehicles
topic Systems and Control
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.07918