According to this article from the Massachusetts Institute Of Technology researchers have discovered mathematical formulas, quite similar to those used to describe detonation waves from explosions, that accurately describe phantom traffic jams. This may allow scientists to determine where such phantom traffic jams are likely to occur and enable planners to prevent them when they design roadways.
Calculating How To Clear Phantom Traffic Jams
What is a phantom traffic jam. It is one that occurs for no apparent reason - no accident, stall, no lane closures. They occur like this -
According to this article from the Massachusetts Institute Of Technology researchers have discovered mathematical formulas, quite similar to those used to describe detonation waves from explosions, that accurately describe phantom traffic jams. This may allow scientists to determine where such phantom traffic jams are likely to occur and enable planners to prevent them when they design roadways.
According to this article from the Massachusetts Institute Of Technology researchers have discovered mathematical formulas, quite similar to those used to describe detonation waves from explosions, that accurately describe phantom traffic jams. This may allow scientists to determine where such phantom traffic jams are likely to occur and enable planners to prevent them when they design roadways.
