MATLAB Graphical Simulation Results for Microscopic Traffic Flow Modeling Based on Cellular Automata

Microscopic traffic flow modeling results based on cellular automata can be visually presented through MATLAB graphical simulations. In this simulation model, each traffic participant is modeled as a cell, with every cell in the system having a predefined size and the ability to move during the simulation process. By introducing different cell types, such as cars, buses, pedestrians, and others, the model can simulate the movement of various types of traffic participants on roads. During simulation, the cellular automata controls each cell's movement according to predefined rules and updates cell states in real-time. Key implementation aspects include defining transition rules using conditional statements, implementing state updates through matrix operations, and handling boundary conditions for road segments. After simulation completion, MATLAB's graphical capabilities can display simulation results, including traffic congestion patterns, vehicle speed distributions, and road capacity metrics. The visualization typically uses plot functions for traffic density heatmaps, animation tools for vehicle movement tracking, and statistical graphs for performance analysis, enabling comprehensive evaluation of model performance under different scenarios.