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On a discrete optimal velocity model and its continuous and ultradiscrete relatives

Adaptation and Self-Organizing Systems 2008-09-09 v1 Statistical Mechanics

Abstract

We propose a discrete traffic flow model with discrete time. Continuum limit of this model is equivalent to the optimal velocity model. It has also an ultradiscrete limit and a piecewise-linear type of traffic flow model is obtained. Both models show phase transition from free flow to jam in a fundamental diagram. Moreover, the ultradiscrete model includes the Fukui-Ishibashi model in a special case.

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@article{arxiv.0809.1265,
  title  = {On a discrete optimal velocity model and its continuous and ultradiscrete relatives},
  author = {Daisuke Takahashi and Junta Matsukidaira},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0809.1265},
  year   = {2008}
}

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6pages, 8 figures