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Sight distance studies on roads: influence of digital elevation models and roadside elements
Año:2014
Áreas de investigación
  • Transporte por carretera,
  • Carreteras
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Descripción
Sight distance plays an important role in road traffic safety. Two types of Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) are utilized for the estimation of available sight distance in roads: Digital Terrain Models (DTMs) and Digital Surface Models (DSMs). DTMs, which represent the bare ground surface, are commonly used to determine available sight distance at the design stage. Additionally, the use of DSMs provides further information about elements by the roadsides such as trees, buildings, walls or even traffic signals which may reduce available sight distance. This document analyses the influence of three classes of DEMs in available sight distance estimation. For this purpose, diverse roads within the Region of Madrid (Spain) have been studied using software based on geographic information systems. The study evidences the influence of using each DEM in the outcome as well as the pros and cons of using each model.
Internacional
Si
JCR del ISI
No
Título de la revista
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
ISSN
1877-0428
Factor de impacto JCR
Información de impacto
Volumen
160
DOI
doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.12.157
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449
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458
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  • Creador: Grupo de Investigación: Ingeniería de Carreteras I+D (ICID)
  • Grupo de Investigación: Geovisualización, Espacios Singulares y Patrimonio
  • Departamento: Ingeniería Civil: Transporte y Territorio