REVIEW OF TRAFFIC DATA COLLECTION METHODS FOR DRIVERS’ CAR – FOLLOWING BEHAVIOUR UNDER VARIOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS

Authors

  • Mey Shariff Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Othman Che Puan Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Nordiana Mashros Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v78.7996

Keywords:

Adverse weather, car-following behaviour, traffic data

Abstract

Adverse weather conditions have considerable impact on traffic operation and safety as it affects drivers’ car-following behaviour. However, the quality of traffic data and its related methodologies to address these effects are under continuous enhancement. This paper intends to provide an overview of various empirical traffic data collection methodologies widely used to investigate drivers car-following behaviour under various weather conditions. These methodologies include video cameras, pneumatic tubes, floating car data, instrumented vehicle and driving simulator. Moreover, the advantages and disadvantages related to methodologies have been discussed with emphasis on their suitability to work under adverse weather conditions. Furthermore, conclusion also comprises on table format of comparative review of facilities concerned with the methodologies.  

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2016-03-28

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REVIEW OF TRAFFIC DATA COLLECTION METHODS FOR DRIVERS’ CAR – FOLLOWING BEHAVIOUR UNDER VARIOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. (2016). Jurnal Teknologi, 78(4). https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v78.7996