Feedback Ramp Metering in Intelligent Transportation Systems [Paperback]

Feedback Ramp Metering in Intelligent Transportation Systems is the first book on the topic of using feedback control (also called real-time traffic control or adaptive control by some traffic engineers) in ramp metering. It provides traffic theory fundamentals and then the design of feedback controllers for isolated and coordinated ramp metering problems. Software simulation code in Matlab and Paramics is provided in the book so that the reader can get a hands-on feel for the various algorithms. With a large number of examples, illustrations, and original problems, this book is excellent as a textbook or reference book for a senior or graduate level course on the subject, as well as a reference for researchers in related fields.Feedback Ramp Metering in Intelligent Transportation Systems is the first book on the topic of using feedback control (also called real-time traffic control or adaptive control by some traffic engineers) in ramp metering. It provides traffic theory fundamentals and then the design of feedback controllers for isolated and coordinated ramp metering problems. Software simulation code in Matlab and Paramics is provided in the book so that the reader can get a hands-on feel for the various algorithms. With a large number of examples, illustrations, and original problems, this book is excellent as a textbook or reference book for a senior or graduate level course on the subject, as well as a reference for researchers in related fields.1 Introduction.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Intelligent Approach to Congestion Problem: Ramp Metering.- 2.1 Local Ramp Metering Control Strategies.- 2.1.1 Demand Capacity Control.- 2.1.2 Upstream Occupancy Control.- 2.1.3 Gap Acceptance Control.- 2.1.4 Closed-Loop Local Control Strategies.- 2.2 System-wide Ramp Control Strategies.- 3. Ramp Metering Implementations in the USA.- 4. Benefits of Ramp Metering.- 5. Problem Description.- 6. Preliminary Considerations for lăs