Continuum Traffic Models

Continuum Traffic Models describe traffic flow by viewing vehicles as a continuous fluid rather than individual cars. They use mathematical equations, much like those in fluid dynamics, to represent how vehicle density, speed, and flow change over space and time. These models help predict traffic patterns, congestion, and the effects of control measures by capturing the collective behavior of traffic streams. Essentially, they provide a way to analyze and simulate traffic dynamics on a larger scale, enabling transportation planning and management without tracking each vehicle individually.