Projects / Programmes
Modelling and simulations in traffic and maritime engineering
January 1, 2019
- December 31, 2027
Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
2.19.00 |
Engineering sciences and technologies |
Traffic systems |
|
Code |
Science |
Field |
T003 |
Technological sciences |
Transport technology |
Code |
Science |
Field |
2.01 |
Engineering and Technology |
Civil engineering |
traffic accidents, port systems, computer simulations, intermodal terminals, forecasting,
safety, risk assessment , shipbuilding, marine simulator, bottom wash, spilling, maritime
accidents
Data for the last 5 years (citations for the last 10 years) on
April 25, 2024;
A3 for period
2018-2022
Database |
Linked records |
Citations |
Pure citations |
Average pure citations |
WoS |
264 |
2,786 |
2,431 |
9.21 |
Scopus |
302 |
3,425 |
3,038 |
10.06 |
Researchers (14)
Organisations (1)
Abstract
The aim of the proposed multidisciplinary programme is the development and the upgrade
of theories, algorithms and computer programmes, which are intended for deeper
understanding of various phenomena and processes, and for solving different practical
problems in the fields of transport and maritime traffic. It has to be pointed out that almost
all interventions and changes in the traffic and maritime systems are very difficult, and
consequently related with significant costs. In addition, they also have a long term
influence onto the economy and society as whole. Before their performance it is therefore
crucial to make an analysis of all the influential factors, and then to make the appropriate
choice. The best help is provided with the analyses , performed by modelling and
simulations. The programme framework will be targeted onto the fields, where the suggested team members already have significant experience. The fields of research are
listed below:
1 Traffic and Maritime Systems
The development of the methods for optimizing the operation of port systems
The research of the development model of intermodal terminals
The development of the econometric model for the transhipment forecast in ports
The research of possible transfers regarding the usage of new energy generating products in traffic
2 Traffic Safety and Risk Analyses in Traffic
The research and the development of traffic system safety models, their randomness,possibilities for their forecast, and risk analyses
The research and the upgrade of the current computer programmes for tunnel trafficmonitoring, and the support in emergency operations on the extraordinary events
The identification of safety criteria, and the development of evacuation models inecological traffic accidents
The development of new models and the upgrade of the current computer programmesfor the research of roadtraffic
accidents, predominantly with the possibility of accuracy assessment result, and the possibility of optimal data entry generation, that reduce the discrepancies between the factual and simulated course of the incident
The development of models regarding the influence of strong wind on the driving stability of different road vehicles, focusing chiefly on the development of numeric models for the assessment of aerodynamic parameters of the vehicles dependent on their geometry and related with the ways and course of wind blowing
3 The Dynamics of Vessels and Their Environmental Influence
The development of methodologies for the designing of ports, port terminals andseaways (from the navigational point of view)
The development of methods for the remote detection of marine pollution
The development of new models and computer programmes intended for the simulation of the spill of hazardous liquids in the branched offshore and port areas, for the lifting of sediments under the ship's propeller, and for the influence of strong wind onto the movement of ships in ports
The research of mechanical characteristic of ships and ports infrastructure
Significance for science
The target of this research programme is the field of research of complex and often
unpredictable traffic systems and subsystems that have become very crucial in today’s
world, and are therefore representing constituent parts of policies and trends of the future
sustainable development regarding today’s strained economic situation and energy supply
security, and the environmental impact of energy generating products (climate change etc.).
Research would be carried out in connection with the research programmes of EU
involving the following priority tasks:
safe, clean and efficient energy
intelligent, environmentally friendly and comprehensive traffic system,
climate change mitigation measures,
resource efficiency and raw materials
safe societies, etc.
Horizon 2020, the EU research and innovation programme, supports the goals of climate
and energy resources sustainability 2020 with the research of technological and economic
aspects of energy supply, efficiency, and low carbon technologies. The research projects
represent an important element in connecting research achievements and social decision
making that is crucial for the knowledge based society of the future. The research
conducted by the programme research team is of great importance for the applicability of
scientific achievements in the development of models and programme tools for the research
of traffic systems, traffic planning and design, energy consumption in traffic and for the
choice of strategies of sustainable development at the regional level. The results of the
work done so far have justified the goals of research, and this is proven by already finished
applied research projects in the frame of Slovenian research programmes in the EU. Active
participation in international projects is also expected in the future.
The research in traffic forecast and its optimization, especially in port systems is following
the trends of research undertaken in the world at the moment. The presumed results
should enable better understanding of the applicability of cointegration and structural
models in identifying the connections between individual ports and their transhipment
forecast.
The use of research results in the preparation of main strategic documents, the reduction of
the use of energy and its costs in traffic, the reduction of greenhouse gases emissions, and
safety assurance have a positive impact on the development of science.
The research on ecological disasters in traffic will significantly contribute to the development
of methodology for the analyses of safety and in clear defining of criteria that will be useful
in decision making regarding the placement of traffic systems in the environment. The
research in traffic infrastructure will also contribute to the improvement or safety methods,
to the reduction of management costs and to the optimized energy consumption.
The reliability of numeric models for the simulation of the course of traffic accidents is
primarily dependent on the reliability of initial data entries. The majority of models enables
that a user can get only a limited assessment of reliability from the retrieved data. The
improved models which are going to be developed will try to obtain more reliable solutions
with the inclusion of the assessment of reliability obtained by a much bigger number of
initial data entries. The improved model will also consider environmental impacts (especially
caused by wind) that have so far been very simplified in the present programme solutions.
With modernized equipment at disposal the contribution to the development of methods
and methodologies of modelling in maritime traffic will continue providing models for the
assessment of contaminated discharges form ships, for the comprehensive approach
toward the detection and identification of polluters at sea, and for the methodical
integration of different maritime simulators for simulating most complex scenarios in
maritime undertaking.
Significance for the country
The development of transport and maritime traffic has a significant impact on the
development of the economy therefore the Slovenian programme team would keep
upgrading its knowledge while constantly staying in touch with the world trends. In this
way it will be able to offer professional support in sustainable development of Slovenia in
the fields of transport and maritime traffic.
Special attention will still be dedicated to the development of the Port of Koper and its
better integration in the Slovenian and European traffic and logistic network. Good
operation of port facilities has a big impact on the operation of all other activities and this
includes lots of human and financial resources. One of the key challenges of the Port of
Koper is assuring safety also for the biggest ships at the entry to the port. Due to larger
capacities for transhipment more maritime traffic is expected in the near future, and that
will have an additional impact on safety in the region.
Bigger container ships are intrusive, since they are causing resedimentation of sludge
containing the exceeded concentration of mercury. Finding the balance between the
benefits and environmental impacts of the maritime undertaking is of very significant socioeconomic and cultural importance not only for the coastal region but also for the whole
Slovenia. Recently, more ships traffic comprising biggest passenger ships is noticed, and
due to the high number of passengers greater safety risks are caused. A special issue is
also the protection of the cultural and technical heritage, lying at the bottom of the sea in
the vicinity of anchoring spots where it is constantly exposed to the impacts of anchoring
and leaching due to the propulsion of the big ship’s propellers. The team members are
constantly providing advice and training in the system that is ensuring safety at sea and
providing environmental excellence (Civil Protection, Slovenian Maritime Administration,
Supervisory Service for the Protection of Coastal Waters, Maritime Police, Slovenian Army
and the Office for the protection of the sea at the Port of Koper).
The research results in the fields of traffic safety and risk analysis will enable to study the
energy generating, environmental and economic impacts considering different scenarios of
the development of traffic infrastructure. These results will also be used in the future for
the preparation of the professional basis containing the key systematic issues used in the
strategic and programme documents of Slovenia, and in meeting the requirements from the
current and future European directives.
There are numerous preliminary designs for the completion of traffic infrastructure in the
neighbouring countries and in Slovenia. For instance, the European Commission is in favour
o f the construction of gas terminals in the Adriatic Sea supporting the energy independence
and diversity of energy supply. The research work related with the proposed new traffic
infrastructure provides support for the independent decision making involving the diversity
of environmental impacts during normal operation and in case of emergency.
The majority of the Slovenian population uses road network on a daily basis, and road
tunnels are due to the uneven relief of the country its constituent parts. In daily migration
people are exposed to higher safety risks. Goods in transport are also exposed to similar
risks. Research will contribute to better understanding of traffic conditions, to the education
and training of the operating staff in traffic control centres, and to providing higher level of
safety considering acceptable environmental impacts and optimized costs.
Traffic accidents represent one of the main causes of injuries and death among the young
population. The costs related with the hospital treatment of the injured people, and with
the hearing procedures dealing with the accidents could be extremely high, therefore it is
important to strive for better underst
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