32.2.4 - Moving observer method for stream measurement
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What is the main purpose of the moving observer method?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes this method different from stationary measures.
Name two parameters that can be calculated using the moving observer method.
💡 Hint: Consider what quantities are observed during traffic flow.
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What is the primary goal of the moving observer method?
💡 Hint: Think about how the observer interacts with traffic.
True or False: The moving observer method requires the observer to be stationary.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of the method discussed.
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If a moving observer counts 120 vehicles passing by in one direction and encounters 30 vehicles while moving opposite, calculate the flow if the observer takes 15 minutes for the test.
💡 Hint: Ensure your time conversion is correct.
An observer measures a flow of 720 veh/hr and the average speed of traffic is 40 km/hr. Determine the density and discuss how it reflects the efficiency of road use.
💡 Hint: Think about what high density means for drivers on the road.
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