Traffic Light Sequences

MEI Mechanics-1 Maths course-work
An investigation into automatic Traffic Lights
Table of contents2
Introduction3
Question3
Aims3
Simplifications and Assumptions4
Road4
Traffic Lights4
Vehicles4
General assumptions.4
SEQUENCE OF THE TRAFFIC LIGHT5
MODEL 15
Maximum distance travelled in order for a vehicle to clear the system5
Period of one cycle6
Period of green light6
Dead Time6
Period of red light7
MODEL 28
Data collection9
Real Situation9
List of other factors9
CONCLUSION10
Introduction
In this brief report, my aim is to attempt to determine the factors that affect the pattern of…