Simulation framework for connected vehicles: a scoping review

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Transportation Engineering
• Network Simulation

Background:

• Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) systems are a rapidly growing research area with numerous applications.
• Vehicular simulation tools are crucial for modeling traffic and evaluating V2V network protocols.
• A scoping review was conducted to identify and analyze existing V2V simulators in the literature.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review and compare vehicular simulation tools used for V2V systems.
• To identify key features, requirements, and challenges associated with V2V simulator integration.
• To provide a reference for researchers developing new traffic simulators and V2V applications.

Main Methods:

• A scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, focusing on English research published after 2015.
• Inclusion criteria based on successful V2V implementation, tutorials, documentation, and discussion groups.
• Data extraction by three reviewers, comparing simulators based on origin, traffic model, scalability, and features.

Main Results:

• Most simulators model system behavior via pre-defined scenarios.
• A key challenge is integrating mobility generators, VANET simulators, and network simulators for road environment simulation.
• Effective simulation requires synchronizing transportation and communication domains, with cost-effective and scalable options available for urban V2V evaluation.

Conclusions:

• This review offers a valuable resource for researchers in V2V systems, potentially reducing development time.
• It serves as a reference for studying and developing advanced traffic simulators.
• The findings emphasize the need for integrated approaches to simulate complex V2V environments effectively.