Traffic Anomaly Detection on Chalerm Mahanakhon Expressway Using Web-Based Traffic State Data

Authors

  • Chhivhout Sor Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University Rangsit Campus, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
  • Mongkut Piantanakulchai Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University Rangsit Campus, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand

Keywords:

Traffic state, Traffic anomaly detection, Expressway, Bayes’ theorem, Traffic congestion

Abstract

Detection of traffic anomalies is useful in areas where traffic congestion is an issue of concern. This study aims at developing a system to detect traffic anomalies occurring on the Chalerm Mahanakhon expressway in Bangkok by using web-based traffic state data. In this study, artificial traffic sensors were placed along the expressway to analyze the traffic state data. A statistical model was developed to predict the traffic states on these artificial sensors based on Bayes’s theorem. An algorithm to detect traffic anomalies was introduced. The degree of anomaly was defined by comparing the probability of the expected traffic state and the probability of the observed traffic state. The method can be applied to any area where sufficient historical data are available.

Author Biographies

Chhivhout Sor, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University Rangsit Campus, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand

Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University Rangsit Campus, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand

Mongkut Piantanakulchai, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University Rangsit Campus, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand

Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology,
Thammasat University Rangsit Campus, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand

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Published

2016-11-30

How to Cite

Sor, C., & Piantanakulchai, M. (2016). Traffic Anomaly Detection on Chalerm Mahanakhon Expressway Using Web-Based Traffic State Data. Science & Technology Asia, 21(4), 81–89. Retrieved from https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/SciTechAsia/article/view/72015

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Section

Engineering