*smart transportation application and research
publications

  • Cheevarunothai, Patikhom, Yinhai Wang, and Nancy L. Nihan. "A Development of A Loop Detector Simulator (LOOPSIM) for In-Laboratory Traffic Research and Education," Computer Applications in Engineering Education, In Press, 2007. (PDF file)

  • Zhang, Guohui, and Yinhai Wang. "A Feedback-Based Dynamic Tolling Algorithm for High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lane Operations," Accepted for publication by Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. Nov. 2007. (PDF file)

  • Avery, Ryan P., Guohui Zhang, Yinhai Wang and Nancy Nihan. "An Investigation into Shadow Removal from Traffic Images," Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. In press. March, 2007. (PDF file)

  • Zhang, Guohui, Yinhai Wang, Heng Wei and Yanyan Chen. "Examining Headway Distribution Models Using Urban Freeway Loop Event Data," Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. In press. March, 2007. (PDF file)

  • Zhang, Guohui, Ryan P. Avery and Yinhai Wang. "A Video-Based Vehicle Detection and Classification System for Real-Time Traffic Data Collection Using Uncalibrated Video Cameras," Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1993, pp 138-147, 2007. (PDF file)

  • Kim, Joon-Ki, Yinhai Wang, and Gudmundur F. Ulfarsson. "Modeling the Probability of Freeway Rear-End Crash Occurrence," ASCE Journal of the Transportation Engineering.  Volume 133, Issue 1, pp. 11-19, January 2007. (PDF file)

  • Zhang, Guohui, Yinhai Wang, and Heng Wei. "An Artificial Neural Network Algorithm for Length-Based Vehicle Classification Using Single-Loop Data," Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. No.1945. pp 100-108. 2006.(PDF file)

  • Zheng, Jianyang, Yinhai Wang, Nancy L. Nihan, and Mark E. Hallenbeck. "Detecting Cycle Failures at Signalized Intersections Using Video Image Processing", Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, 21 (6), pp. 425-435, 2006. (PDF file)

  • Zheng, Jianyang, Yinhai Wang, Nancy L. Nihan, and Mark E. Hallenbeck. "Extracting Roadway Background Image: Mode-Based Approach", Transportation Research Record, No. 1944, 82-88, 2006. (PDF file)

  • Cheevarunothai, Patikhom, Yinhai Wang, and Nancy L. Nihan. "Identification and Correction of Dual-Loop Sensitivity Problems." Transportation Research Record. In Press. Mar. 2006. (PDF file)

  • Tao, Ruihua, Heng Wei, Yinhai Wang, and Virginia P. Sisiopiku. "Modeling Speed Disturbance Absorption Following State-Control Action-Expected Chains: Integrated Car-Following and Lane-Changing Scenarios." Transportation Research Record, No. 1934, 83-93, 2005. (PDF file)

  • Zhang, Xiaoping, Nancy L. Nihan, and Yinhai Wang. "Improved Dual-Loop Detection System for Collecting Real-Time Truck Data." Transportation Research Record, No. 1917, 108-115, 2005. (PDF file)

  • Zhang, Xiaoping, Yinhai Wang, Nancy L. Nihan, and Hu Dong. "Monitoring a Freeway Network in Real-Time Using Single-Loop Detectors: System Design and Implementation." the International Journal of Vehicle Information and Communication Systems. Vol. 1, No.1/2, 119-130, 2005. (PDF file)

  • Jianyang Zheng, Yinhai Wang; Nihan, L. Nihan. (2005) "Quantitative evaluation of GPS performance under forest canopies", 2005 IEEE International Conference on Networking, Sensing and Control (IEEE Cat. No.05EX967), pp. 777-782. (PDF file)

  • Cheevarunothai, P., Yinhai Wang, and Nancy L. Nihan. "Identification and Correction of Dual-Loop Sensitivity Problems." Transportation Research Board, 2005. (PDF file)

  • Cheevarunothai, P., Yinhai Wang, and Nancy L. Nihan. "Development of Advanced Loop Event Data Analyzer (ALEDA) System for Dual-Loop Malfunction Identification." Presented in the 12th World Congress on ITS  in San Francisco, 2005. (PDF file)

  • Cheevarunothai, P., Yinhai Wang, and Nancy L. Nihan. "Development of An Affordable Loop Detector Simulator (LOOPSIM) for In-Laboratory Traffic Research and Training." Presented in the 84th Transportation Research Board  Annual Meeting , Washington D.C., 2005.

  • Wang, Yinhai and Nancy L. Nihan. "Dynamic Estimation of Freeway Large Truck Volume Based on Single Loop Measurements." Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems: Technology, Planning, and Operations, Vol. 8 (3), 133-141, 2004. (PDF file)

  • Wang, Yinhai and Nancy L. Nihan. "Estimating the Risk of Collisions between Bicycles and Automobiles at Signalized Intersections." Accident Analysis and Prevention 36(3), 313-321, 2004. (PDF file)

  • Zhang, Xiaoping, Yinhai Wang, Nancy L. Nihan, and Mark Hallenbeck. "Development of a System for Collecting Loop Detector Event Data for Individual Vehicles." Transportation Research Record, No. 1855, 168-175, 2003. (PDF file)

  • Wang, Yinhai, and Nancy L. Nihan. "Can Single-Loop Detectors Do the Work of Dual-Loop Detectors?" ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, 129(2), 169-176,. 2003.   ASCE 2003 Best Paper Awards! (PDF file)

  • Zheng, Jianyang, Yinhai Wang, and Nancy L. Nihan. (2003) "Tracking Vehicles: Is GPS a Sufficient Solution?" Proceedings of the 13th Annual Meeting of ITS America (CD-Rom). (PDF file)

  • Wang, Yinhai, Hitoshi Ieda, and Fred L. Mannering. "Estimating Rear-End Accident Probabilities at Signalized Intersections: An Occurrence-Mechanism Approach." ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering. August 2003. (PDF file)

  • Wang, Yinhai, Heng Wei, and Qixin Shi. "Introduction to the National ITS Architecture of the US." Journal of Intelligent Transportation systems (in Chinese), Vol. 11, No. 1, 2002, 6-10.

  • Wang, Yinhai and Nancy L. Nihan. "Estimating the Risk of Collisions Between Bicycles and Automobiles at Signalized Intersections." Accident Analysis and Prevention. October 2002.

  • Wang, Yinhai and Nancy L. Nihan. "Dynamic Estimation of Freeway Large Truck Volume Based on Single Loop Measurements." ITS Journal. May 2002.

  • Wang, Yinhai, Heng Wei, and Qixin Shi. "Current Status for ITS National Architecture Development." Journal of Intelligent Transportation systems (in Chinese), Vol. 9, No. 3, 9-16, 2001.

  • Wang, Yinhai, and Nancy L. Nihan. "Freeway Speed Estimation Using Single Loop Outputs." Transportation Research Record, No. 1727, 120-126, 2000. (PDF file)