Modeling the Car-Truck Interaction in a System-Optimal Dynamic Traffic Assignment Model

Several transportation problems, such as implementation of truck-only lanes, require understanding the interaction of heterogeneous dynamic traffic flows in order to provide accurate solutions. System-optimal dynamic traffic assignment can be modeled using a network loading procedure based on the cell transmission model, that is, the hydrodynamic wave model, and solved by linear programming. However, this framework cannot handle the asymmetric integration between the flow of trucks and cars. This article presents a novel formulation for network loading in system-optimal dynamic traffic assignment considering car–truck interactions. By using an embedded cell transmission model, this formulation incorporates a set of assumptions related to the kinematic characteristics of the flow of cars, trucks, and their interactions that can be solved using linear programming. We present numerical results supporting our modeling assumptions. Likewise, the observed emergent behavior captures the car–truck interactions accurately and indicates that minimum system-optimal travel time is obtained by encouraging cars to use highways with shorter distances.     

Ocean Citizenship: An Emergent Geographical Concept

Ocean citizenship describes a relationship between our everyday lives and the health of the coastal and marine environment. Through our everyday lives we affect, and are affected by, the marine and coastal environment in numerous ways. As such, individuals have a responsibility to make informed lifestyle choices to minimize this impact. In doing so, the actions of individuals can contribute to the amelioration of large-scale and seemingly insurmountable geographical problems. This article outlines the concept of ocean citizenship within the context of the public understanding of marine environmental issues. The article draws heavily on the experience of the National Maritime Museum as an important contributor to the development of ocean citizenship in the United Kingdom. Specifically, the Planet Ocean initiative will be examined, in which the Museum has adopted a multimodal approach to public engagement through exhibitions, educational resources, and specific research publications. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of geography in the development and sustainability of ocean citizenship.     

Coastal Management and Economic Development in Developed Nations: The Forth Estuary Forum

This article considers the issue of economic development as a component of coastal management initiatives in developed countries, focusing on the Forth Estuary Forum as a case study. The evolution of coastal management into integrated coastal management is briefly considered, as is the context of the Scottish coastal management system and a brief discussion of the variations between the different legal systems within the UK. The current hurdles to economic development and the views of developers and economic agencies being considered in the coastal management process itself are highlighted, illustrating the process of integration and the current voluntary regime in the UK, particularly in the Forth Estuary Forum. The article concludes that economic development issues must be taken seriously if coastal management is to be integrated and inclusive.     

Initiatives in Philippine Coastal Management: An Overview

Standardized and free-format questionnaires on the state of coastal management were fielded to coastal management practitioners during three workshops and a national feedback and recommendation workshop. The most commonly cited responses were identified for each of 13 political regions and overall trends were identified. Management frameworks frequently included research, community organizing, education, livelihood, resource enhancement, resource protection, regulation, and networking components. Gender issues, documentation, and infrastructure investment were rare. The most commonly perceived environmental problem was illegal/ destructive fishing and its associated overfishing and low fish catch. The most commonly cited socioeconomic problem was the inadequacy of law enforcement. The best monitored variables were usually those related to environmental management: status and change of habitats, resources, and degree of enforcement/patrolling activities. The most common nonregulatory enhancement, aside from environmental education (which is the most popular), was mangrove reforestation. In terms of regulations, the majority of the respondents have reportedly formulated an integrated coastal management plan. In practice, regulating destructive and illegal fishing practices and then the establishment of fish sanctuaries are the next most implemented. The most popular quality-of-life enhancement strategies focused on the improvement of sustainable fishing as a livelihood and on a variety of supplementary livelihoods. The most usual institutional intervention being implemented was the setting up of local community people's organizations. Major factors which may influence success or failure of coastal management and recommendations on research, community organizing and livelihood, legislation and policies, implementation and coordination, and networking are also summarized.     

基于非参数回归的快速路行程速度短期预测算法

基于北京市快速路上的检测器所采集的历史数据，经过数据筛选，剔除判别，小波滤噪平稳处理，聚类分析等过程，建立了交通状态演变系列的历史样本数据库。基于所构建的历史数据库，通过数值试验，确定了状态向量、距离匹配原则，K近邻值等参量，构建了一种基于K近邻的非参数回归短时交通预测模型，实现了对路段行程速度的短时预测。最后，利用随机选取的历史数据系列对预测模型的精度进行了检验。结果表明，预测算法的精度可以达到90％以上，可以很好地满足ITS应用系统对于交通预测数据的精度要求。     

区域智能交通车辆系统发展及其关键技术综述

综合概括区域智能交通车辆研究中涉及的关键技术,重点介绍了导航控制技术、传感器信息融合技术及通信技术。国内外研究现状表明,区域智能交通车辆系统在区域交通中具有良好的应用前景,是智能车辆领域新的研究热点。     

加强高速公路勘察设计的监督管理

文章结合隆林-百色高速公路工程实践,针对当前高速公路勘察设计存在的问题,提出业主在勘察设计工作的监督管理上应采取的做法和措施,为类似工程提供借鉴。     

键合图理论在汽车系统分析与控制中的应用

本文分析了键合图理论特点，简介了键合图基本原理及国内外发展概况，重点论述了键合图理论在汽车系统分析与控制的建模和仿真的应用。     

串联式振动压路机行走驱动系统参数的选择计算

串联式振动压路机行走驱动系统的设计必须满足其在各种工况下的要求,并高效地利用发动机所提供的能量.本文通过对串联式振动压路机行走驱动系统参数的分析,提出合理选择各环节参数,如:分动箱传动比,液压泵排量和轮边减速比的计算方法.     

日野ZY240H载货自卸车制动系统

日野ＺＹ２４０Ｈ２０吨自卸车的制动系统采用双回路独立全气压式工作系统，前轮和后轮制动各用一个独立执行气压制动回路，前桥和后桥后轮采用膜片制动气室，后桥前轮设置了弹簧储能复合制动气室，又设置了一套手动控制的制动系统，作为紧急制动系统失效后的第二种制动方法。另外，还有排气缓速装置和机械手制动，详细介绍了该系统的工作原理和主要部件的功用。