Intelligent Urban Traffic Flow Control: A Case Study on Fuzzy Logic Application
Wendell de Queiróz Lamas,
Giorgio Eugenio Oscare Giacaglia,
Eliana Campos de Oliveira
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 3, September 2017
Pages:
25-38
Received:
19 July 2017
Accepted:
4 August 2017
Published:
26 September 2017
Abstract: This work uses concepts, tools, and methodologies associated to Operational Research and Artificial Intelligence to turn more efficient a system that controls traffic lights at a road crossing. Using Operational Research, through Linear Programming method, the intelligent traffic light operation is described as a mathematical formulation and constraints. That information is used for MacVicar-Whelam table elaboration that relates system pertinence rules through fuzzy logic techniques. It is pled, with the described development, to obtain of solid results for validation of the developed methodology, as well as its efficient control of intelligent traffic lights.
Abstract: This work uses concepts, tools, and methodologies associated to Operational Research and Artificial Intelligence to turn more efficient a system that controls traffic lights at a road crossing. Using Operational Research, through Linear Programming method, the intelligent traffic light operation is described as a mathematical formulation and constr...
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Deducing of an Automobile Design for an Electric Vehicle (EV): Perspective of Technological Acceptance Model (TAM)
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 3, September 2017
Pages:
39-48
Received:
4 September 2016
Accepted:
14 July 2017
Published:
7 October 2017
Abstract: Research looks at the integration of the EV in the Ghanaian market from textual analysis and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) point of view to aid in an EV design. This information systems theory models how users come to accept and use a technology. The model use purposive random sampling of stratums from various transports stations and public drivers by considering; Perceived usefulness (PU) and Perceived ease-of-use (PEOU). In the study, it was observed that about 76% of the respondents said they were willing to use an EV if they are available in the Ghanaian market whilst 24% said they will not use and EV. There was also textual analysis of the existing EV to develop a proposed EV which will forgo the major challenges like the frequent charging and avoid the use of fuel completely. Therefore, the research is to seek an alternative EV which avoids the use of continuous charging of batteries, fuel, power density problems and poor life time performance. It was noticed that about 33% of the respondents said their reason for willing to use EV was to save cost, 25% stated for comfort, 18% were also will for the purposes of no fuel use and 13% for EV will be least expensive. Therefore, the research concluded that, for a EV to be acceptable, it has to have the characteristics of being cost efficient, environmental cleanliness, good performance and convenience in usage.
Abstract: Research looks at the integration of the EV in the Ghanaian market from textual analysis and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) point of view to aid in an EV design. This information systems theory models how users come to accept and use a technology. The model use purposive random sampling of stratums from various transports stations and public...
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