Proper Presentation of Flow-Speed-Density Plots of Large Data Sets
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 136, Issue 7
Abstract
Flow-speed-density plots are widely used by transportation professionals. The traditional presentation of these plots can be misleading, especially when large data sets are used. An improved presentation is suggested and its advantages are discussed.
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Acknowledgments
The suggestions of two anonymous referees are greatly appreciated.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 136 • Issue 7 • July 2010
Pages: 689 - 690
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© 2010 ASCE.
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Received: Oct 19, 2007
Accepted: Nov 25, 2009
Published online: Jun 15, 2010
Published in print: Jul 2010
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