Crash Simulation and Animation: "A New Approach for Traffic Safety Analysis"

University Transportation Centers Program2001PDFResearch PaperAbdel-ATy, MohamedUniversity of Central Florida. Center for Advanced Transportation Systems SimulationUnited States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) ProgramUniversity of Central Florida. Center for Advanced Transportation Systems SimulationUnited StatesCrash reconstructionCrash dataHigh risk locationsSimulationComputer modelsHighway safetyAccident countermeasuresCrash simulationThis research's objective is to present a methodology to supplement the conventional traffic safety analysis techniques. This methodology aims at using computer simulation to animate and visualize crash occurrence at high-risk locations. This methodology aids into developing the appropriate safety countermeasures for high-risk locations (e.g., intersections, curves, ramps). A computer accident simulation and animation program has been developed. The program includes many features including accident detection, location, vehicle, and animation attributes. The program has the ability to animate accidents at specific highway location based on the configuration of this location, which is entered by the user. Document downloads as a self-opening Word document.130