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This paper presents a heuristic algorithm for detecting traffic conditions from loop detector information at signalized intersections. With use of the characteristic of occupancy data from each cycle, the algorithm determines the level of traffic conditions. Several variables were introduced for this algorithm, and the detailed descriptions of flow chart of the initial algorithm were included in this paper. The proposed algorithm has a simple logic, however, the performance of the algorithm could be improved by performing calibration or by introducing additional variables.
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Lee, S., Oh, SC., Son, B. (2005). Heuristic Algorithm for Traffic Condition Classification with Loop Detector Data. In: Gervasi, O., et al. Computational Science and Its Applications – ICCSA 2005. ICCSA 2005. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 3481. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11424826_87
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