A simevents model for hybrid traffic simulation

Intelligent transportation systems are typical Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) that combine physical components with cyber elements that include communication, information processing and control mechanisms for Connected Automated Vehicles (CAVs). To test and evaluate the efficiency of such systems, new simulation platforms are needed. In this paper, a SimEvents-based framework is introduced for hybrid traffic simulation at the microscopic level. This framework enables users to apply different control strategies for CAVs and carry out performance analysis of proposed algorithms by authoring customized discrete-event and hybrid systems based on MATLAB Discrete-Event System using object-oriented MATLAB. The framework spans multiple toolboxes including MATLAB, Simulink, and SimEvents.

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