Determining the complexity of multi-component conformal systems: A platoon-based approach

Abstract

h i g h l i g h t s • Platoon-based formations are discussed through nonextensive thermostatistics. • The limit values of Tsallis q index for vehicular platoon formation are proposed. • Superstatistics approach is utilized to obtain Tsallis q index.

Examining vehicular speed characteristics through divergences from prior distributions

“…In literature, there are numerous approaches examining the complexity and dynamics of traffic flow and one of them is the use of entropy-based methods. In terms of this, recent various studies, e.g., [1][2][3][4][5][6] would be typical in the vehicular traffic arena. Of these, for example, Kosun and Ozdemir [1] focus on the platoon formation of vehicles and propose an upper and a lower limit of Tsallis q entropic index.…”

“…In terms of this, recent various studies, e.g., [1][2][3][4][5][6] would be typical in the vehicular traffic arena. Of these, for example, Kosun and Ozdemir [1] focus on the platoon formation of vehicles and propose an upper and a lower limit of Tsallis q entropic index. In the study [2], vehicular speeds are considered within the framework of nonextensive thermostatistics.…”

“…In such a complex traffic system, all factors are in fact directly or indirectly related with traffic flow parameters. Hence, in real traffic flow, the memory is non-Markovian, time is discrete, and time-dependence is present [1,2]. The long-range interactions also emerge, and the impact of those properties would make the speed distributions non-Gaussian, and these distributions could be crucial guide to interpret traffic flow dynamics.…”