CE 5661 - Transportation Systems Simulation (3)

Fundamental and state-of-the-art study of the important aspects and different components of transportation modeling and simulation. Various modeling and simulation approaches in studying traffic dynamics and control in a transportation network. Simulation modeling including the introduction to traffic simulation software packages, model calibration and validation, input modeling, random number generators, statistical design, and analysis of simulation experiments. Basic traffic operation techniques, including traffic data collection and processing, adaptive signal systems, and adaptive ramp metering systems.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing; undergraduate course in transportation engineering or equivalent; and CE 223L or CE 3601L .
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course