PT Journal
AU Baza-Solares, N
   Velasquez-Martinez, R
   Torres-Bohorquez, C
   Martinez-Estupinan, Y
   Poliziani, C
TI Traffic Simulation with Open-Source and Commercial Traffic Microsimulators: A Case Study
SO Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina
PY 2022
BP E49
EP E62
VL 24
IS 2
DI 10.26552/com.C.2022.2.E49-E62
WP https://komunikacie.uniza.sk/artkey/csl-202202-0002.php
DE Aimsun; Sumo; comparison; microsimulation software
SN 13354205
AB The analysis of traffic problems in large urban centers often requires the use of computational tools, which give the possibility to make a more detailed analysis of the issue, suggest solutions, predict behaviors and, above all, support efficient decision-making. Transport microsimulation software programs are a handy set of tools for this type of analysis. This research paper shows a case study where functions and limitations of Aimsun version 8.2.0, a commercial-like European software and Sumo version 1.3.1, a European open-source software, are presented. The input and output data are similar in both software and the interpretation of results is quite intuitive for both, as well. However, Aimsun's graphical interface interprets results more user-friendly, because Sumo is an open-access software presented as an effective alternative tool for transport modeling.
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