VISSIM 5.30-05 User Manual

Table of Contents
4.3.4.3 Properties & Options 89
4.3.4.4 Editing 95
4.3.5 Static 3D objects 97
4.3.6 Fog/Haze 98
4.4 Background Images 100
4.4.1 Supported Background Data Formats 100
4.4.2 Workflow: Creating a Background 100
4.4.3 Workflow: Scanning an Image 102
4.5 Save/Load Settings 104
5 Base Data for Simulation 105
5.1 Acceleration and Deceleration Functions 106
5.2 Distributions 110
5.2.1 Desired Speed Distribution 110
5.2.2 Weight Distribution 111
5.2.3 Power Distribution 111
5.2.4 Color Distribution 112
5.2.5 Model Distribution 112
5.2.5.1 2D Model Definition (Geometry) 113
5.2.5.2 3D Model Definition 116
5.2.6 Dwell Time Distribution (PT Stops & Parking Lots) 120
5.2.7 Location Distribution (PT Boarding/Alighting Pass.) 121
5.2.8 Temperature Distribution (Cold Emissions module only) 122
5.3 Vehicle Type, Class and Category 123
5.3.1 Vehicle Types 123
5.3.2 Vehicle Classes 127
5.4 Driving Behavior 128
5.4.1 The “Wiedemann” Approach 129
5.4.2 Car Following Behavior 130
5.4.2.1 Wiedemann 74 Model Parameters 131
5.4.2.2 Wiedemann 99 Model Parameters 132
5.4.3 Lane Change 133
5.4.4 Lateral Behavior 138
5.4.5 Signal Control 141
5.4.6 Changing the Saturation Flow Rate 143
5.5 Links: Behavior Type and Display Type 147
5.5.1 Link Behavior Type by Vehicle Class for Links 147
5.5.2 Display Type by Link/Connector or Construction Element 148
5.6 Managed Lane Facilities & Toll Pricing Models 152
5.6.1 Managed Lane Facilities 152
5.6.1.1 The Pricing Model 153
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