A Neuro-Fuzzy Logic for ATIS Stand-Alone Control Systems: Structure, Calibration, and Analyses

Abstract:   An Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) stand-alone operation scheme is formulated as a bi-level optimization problem. The scheme logic attempts to optimize the network overall travel time by adjusting the path proportions while guessing the signal phase split decisions. An approximate simulation-based optimization algorithm is devised as an example of the logic operating this scheme. The logic is then replicated by a fuzzy-logic control system. Neural nets are utilized to develop the knowledge base of the fuzzy system and to calibrate the fuzzy set parameters. The neural nets utilize data replicates generated by the approximate simulation-based optimization algorithm. The calibration and effectiveness results of the fuzzy control system are presented.