A real time topological map matching methodology for GPS/GIS-Based travel behavior studies

Carola A. Blazquez, Pablo A. Miranda

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Abstract

The map matching problem arises when GPS measurements are incorrectly assigned to the roadway network in a GIS environment. This chapter presents a real-time topological decision rule-based methodology that detects and solves spatial mismatches as GPS measurements are collected. A real-time map matching methodology is required in several applications, such as fleet management, transit control and management, and travel behavior studies, in which decision-making must be performed simultaneously with the movement of vehicles, individuals, or objects. A computational implementation in a real case scenario in Chile indicates that the algorithm successfully resolves over 96% of the spatial mismatches encountered in real time. Various algorithmic parameter values were employed to test the performance of the algorithm for data collected every 5 and 10 seconds. Overall, the algorithm requires larger buffer sizes and speed ranges to obtain better results with lower spatial data qualities. 2014 by IGI Global. All rights reserved.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMobile Technologies for Activity-Travel Data Collection and Analysis
PublisherIGI Global
Pages152-170
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9781466661714
ISBN (Print)1466661704, 9781466661707
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Jun 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences
  • Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
  • General Business,Management and Accounting

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