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Graphical Traffic Simulator
The current motorway networks within the
United Kingdom have to handle volumes of traffic that were
probably never predicted when the motorways were first built.
These high volumes mean that road works are necessary to ensure
that the motorway is not only kept in a reasonable condition
but also that it is safe for vehicles to use. It seems ever
more noticeable however, that there are road works everywhere
and it can sometimes seem that more time is spent sat in traffic
jams than is actually spent in flowing traffic.
The Graphical Traffic Simulator provides
the ability to look at a simulation of the results of these
road works during different periods of the day and also enables
the user to take action to try and reduce the congestion caused.
The program allows the users to select the
time period to simulate which affects the volume of traffic,
add any lane closures which may cause congestion, and also
add speed cameras as a possible prevention to the congestion.
The user also has the ability to load or save settings entered
so that the simulation can be viewed at a later date.
The approach to building the simulator has
involved the development of multiple prototypes, each one
building on the functionality of the last. The software has
also been evaluated in a usability study, which identified
points of improvement in regards to the functionality and
usability of the software. These were then acted upon to ensure
that the finished software met the objectives outlined within
the project brief.
The resulting Simulator is shown below. If
you require any more information, please do not hesitate to
contact us.
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