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Area of Science:

  • Intelligent Transportation Systems
  • Autonomous Vehicle Technology
  • Traffic Management

Background:

  • Advancements in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology are increasing their reliability and adoption.
  • Widespread AV use necessitates more efficient traffic management systems, particularly at intersections.
  • Current traffic light systems are ill-suited for a future dominated by autonomous vehicles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a computational model for managing autonomous vehicle crossings at intersections.
  • To enable continuous traffic flow for autonomous vehicles, minimizing the need for stops.
  • To assess the impact of controller range and vehicle characteristics on intersection management efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a computational model for autonomous vehicle intersection management.
  • Implementation of a simulation algorithm to control AV behavior at intersections.
  • Conducting 600,000 simulations with varying controller action distances and vehicle group sizes.

Main Results:

  • A zero-collision rate was observed when the intersection controller's action distance was 2300 meters or greater.
  • The efficiency of the management method correlated positively with the controller's range.
  • Autonomous vehicle speeds at intersections closely matched their initial average speeds, indicating smooth flow.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed computational model effectively manages autonomous vehicle traffic at intersections.
  • A sufficient controller range (≥2300m) is critical for ensuring collision-free autonomous vehicle movement.
  • The system facilitates continuous traffic flow, maintaining near-initial speeds for autonomous vehicles.