Traffic Planning and Simulation, 6 credits

Planering och simulering av trafik, 6 hp

TNK095

The course is disused. Offered for the last time Spring semester 2018. Replaced by TNK119.

Main field of study

Transportation Systems Engineering

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Jan Lundgren

Director of studies or equivalent

Erik Bergfeldt

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 34 h
Recommended self-study hours: 126 h

Available for exchange students

Yes

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6CKTS	Communication and Transportation Engineering, M Sc in Engineering	8 (Spring 2017)	1	2	English	Norrköping, Norrköping	E
6CKTS	Communication and Transportation Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Master Profile Traffic Informatics)	8 (Spring 2017)	1	2	English	Norrköping, Norrköping	C
6MTSL	Intelligent Transport Systems and Logistics, Master's programme	2 (Spring 2017)	1	2	English	Norrköping, Norrköping	C

Main field of study

Transportation Systems Engineering

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

Intelligent Transport Systems and Logistics, Master's programme
Communication and Transportation Engineering, M Sc in Engineering

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Traffic infrastructure, Discrete simulation, Optimization or similar

Intended learning outcomes

The purpose of the course is to provide basic knowledge in planning and simulation of traffic systems. The course provides an overview of problems, settings and applications in the area of traffic planning, and gives insights in how traffic models may be used for analysis of traffic systems with the aim of making the system more efficient, safer and more environmentally friendly. Furthermore, the course will help the student to gain insights in the underlying theories on which the models are based.
After the course, the student shall have be able to:

Describe the basics for traffic planning, traffic simulation and modelling of traffic systems
Analyze traffic data and basic traffic flow relationships
Describe and analyze route choice models and assignment methods for network assignment
Describe the traffic simulation concepts for car following, lane changing and overtakings
Analyze input and output data for a simulation model
Perform basic calibration and validations of a traffic simulation model
Perform experiments with microsimulation-based traffic simulation tools

Course content

Introduction to traffic planning and traffic simulation
Classification of traffic models
Collection of traffic data and analysis of traffic flow relations
Route choice model and assignment principles for network assignment
Algorithms for equilibrium models
Experiments with network assignment models
Traffic simulation concepts for car following, lane changing and overtakings
Analyze input and output data for a simulation model
Introduce the concepts of calibration and validation of traffic simulation models
Experiments with microsimulation-based traffic simulation tools

Teaching and working methods

The course consists of lectures, laborations and computer exercises.

Examination

UPG3	Hand-in assignments, part 2	3 credits	U, 3, 4, 5
UPG2	Hand-in assignments, part 1	3 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Other information

Supplementary courses:
Traffic demand modelling, Traffic engineering and management

Department

Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskap

Director of Studies or equivalent

Erik Bergfeldt

Examiner

Jan Lundgren

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 34 h
Recommended self-study hours: 126 h

Course literature

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Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
UPG3	Hand-in assignments, part 2	3 credits	U, 3, 4, 5
UPG2	Hand-in assignments, part 1	3 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

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Linköping University common rules and regulations (in Swedish)

Course literature is preliminary.

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I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		I	U	A
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)			X
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)			X
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)	X	X
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving	X	X	X
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery		X	X
	2.3 System thinking		X	X
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning			X
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities			X
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork			X
	3.2 Communications			X
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages			X
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context	X		X
	4.2 Enterprise and business context
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management	X	X
	4.4 Designing	X
	4.5 Implementing
	4.6 Operating
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
	5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

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