ISSN:
1573-0409
Keywords:
automated vehicle
;
human driver
;
intelligent transport systems
;
mixed traffic
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Computer Science
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract This paper presents a technology which allows for the existence of mixed traffic, as a first step towards intelligent transport systems. We begin by designing an automatic driving controller called the intelligent vehicle driving system (IVDS). This is a two-layer system: the higher layer analyzes the current scenario and infers the control objective that associates with a certain index function; the lower layer optimizes the function provided by the upper layer. IVDS only uses the measurement of a vehicle's speed and distance relative to the vehicle in front, together with measurements of the vehicle's own state. Consequently, the vehicles equipped with the IVDS can operate together with manually-controlled vehicles. Next, a mathematical rule-based model for human drivers is developed. This model attempts to mimic human driver's behavior in vehicle following and lane-changing. Finally, we examine the control performance of the proposed controller and the potential benefits of mixed traffic by implementing the human driver model and IVDS on an automated highway simulator.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008002207158
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