Towards Dynamic Bayesian Networks: State Augmentation for Online Calibration of DTA Systems

Haizheng Zhang, Ravi Seshadri, A. Arun Prakash, Constantinos Antoniou, Francisco Camara Pereira, Moshe Ben-Akiva

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Abstract

A key component of Dynamic Traffic Assignment (DTA) systems is the online calibration of simulation parameters, which is crucial in generating accurate predictions of network states. A widely used approach for online calibration is the Kalman filter which allows for the incorporation of demand and supply parameters and any type of measurement data. This paper presents a Dynamic Bayesian Network extension for traditional Kalman filters with a technique called state augmentation. Although it has been discussed in the calibration literature, the usage and applicability were not fully investigated. The state augmentation technique is particularly useful for delayed systems, for example in large networks with high travel times. In this paper, we discuss state augmentation for Kalman filtering and illustrate its modeling advantages via a Dynamic Bayesian Network (DBN) representation. These advantages are demonstrated by a case study using the Singapore expressway network. The results indicate that employing state augmentation yields better estimation and prediction accuracy of traffic states, around 10% less error than the standard extended Kalman filter.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference, ITSC 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1745-1750
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728103235
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Dec 2018
Event21st IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2018 - Maui, United States
Duration: 4 Nov 20187 Nov 2018

Publication series

NameIEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Proceedings, ITSC
Volume2018-November

Conference

Conference21st IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMaui
Period4/11/187/11/18

Keywords

  • OD estimation
  • calibration
  • constrained extended Kalman filter
  • simulation and modeling
  • time-delay system

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