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Challenging the insight toolkit for modelling tomorrow’s world
November 2016
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Approaches to modelling
Traffic modelling
Driving simulation
Virtual validation2
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Platooning - SARTRE
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Platooning – modelling impact
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Harwood, N., & Reed, N. (2014, October). Modelling the impact of platooning on motorway capacity. In Road Transport Information and Control Conference 2014 (RTIC 2014) (pp. 1-6). IET.
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Platooning - modelling
Useful insights from basic modelling
But…
Brute force manipulation of modelling software
No ability to:
form stable vehicle platoons
investigate platoon formation
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Simulator validation
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Diels, C., Robbins, R., & Reed, N. (2012). Behavioural validation of the TRL driving simulator DigiCar: phase 1: speed choice. In International Conference on Driver Behaviour and Training, 5th, 2011, Paris, France.
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Positioning
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Acceleration and deceleration
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Diels, C., Robbins, R., & Reed, N. (2012). Behavioural validation of the TRL driving simulator DigiCar: phase 1: speed choice. In International Conference on Driver Behaviour and Training, 5th, 2011, Paris, France.
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Cruising speed
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Diels, C., Robbins, R., & Reed, N. (2012). Behavioural validation of the TRL driving simulator DigiCar: phase 1: speed choice. In International Conference on Driver Behaviour and Training, 5th, 2011, Paris, France.
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Braking profile
10Brake pedal application (0-1)
Dec
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Automated vehicles
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Google operating >50 vehicles in CA, TX, AZ, WA
Collecting >20k miles of automated driving data per month (and many more in simulation)
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Shuttle driving through LIDAR environment
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Challenging the insight toolkit
Flexibility
Sophistication
Validation13
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Thank you
Presented by Professor Nick ReedTRL Academy Director
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