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Accessibility of Defibrillators in the Greater Munich Area – A Spatial Analysis Using Open Data.
Mentoring: Lippoldt, Zhang.In medical emergencies every minute counts – especially in cardiac arrest, where Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) can greatly improve survival. This bachelor thesis analyzes the spatial and temporal accessibility of AEDs in the Greater Munich area. The research question is: “How much time does it take on average in different regions to reach a defibrillator?” Supply-side data from OpenStreetMap, the Munich subway system, and other AED location sources will provide a spatial picture of availability. Accessibility will be assessed by car and on foot – as walking may be faster than driving in traffic. On the demand side, either existing data on cardiac arrests will be used, or, if unavailable, estimates will be derived from population density, age structure, and statistical probabilities. The thesis links geoinformatics and transport planning with health research to evaluate emergency coverage in a metropolitan region.
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Available Bachelors' Theses
Here are the available bachelor thesis topics structured by the following thematic ares of the Chair of Traffic Engineering and Control:
Topic Category | Description |
Effects and Impacts of Mobility | mobility pricing, LCA, impact assessments, mobility coins |
Experimental Studies | data collection with e.g. field tests, surveys, test intersection, simulator |
Transportation Systems and Concept | Public & private transport, micro-mobility, shared and/or autonomous fleets, ropeways, UAM/AAM, car sharing, ride haling, pedestrians and bike traffic, ... |
Mobility Data Modeling and Simulation | AI based, large scale data modeling; methodical approaches, traffic flow, Macro- and microscopic simulations (Sumo, Visum, Vissim, Aimsun, ...) |
Traffic Control and Management | traffic light control, managed lanes, lane free, Urban traffic control |
It is possible to hand in your own topic proposal - Dr.-Ing. Antonios Tsakarestos is pleased to receive them.
The topics are provided with one or more of the following icons, these icons illustrate the main applied method:
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Effects and impacts of mobility
Experimentelle Studien
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Influence of bicycle and rider types on urban micro-mobility behavior.
Mentoring: Kutsch.With the continuing increase in the share of micromobility in the modal split, the requirements for urban infrastructure are also changing. In addition to normal city bikes, bike lanes must also safely and comfortably accommodate other types of vehicles, such as racing bikes, cargo bikes, and rickshaws. In addition to the type of bicycle, riding behavior is also determined by the purpose of the trip—i.e., whether it is a commute to work, errands, leisure travel, etc. There are a number of open questions surrounding this topic that could be addressed in a bachelor's thesis. The exact questions and details will be discussed in a personal meeting if you are interested.
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Error estimation of induction loop detectors using drone-based traffic data collection.
Mentoring: Kutsch.Induction loops provide information about traffic flow and occupancy time in urban areas, and in the case of double induction loops, also about vehicle type and speed. This information is available in Munich. However, it is known that the data collected is prone to errors. By collecting trajectory data using a drone at several locations where induction loops are also installed, the error in this induction loop data is to be estimated.
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Verkehrssysteme und -konzepte
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Dynamic Stops for On-Demand Traffic: Requirements, Analysis and Recommendations.
Mentoring: Ilic, Fehn.The thesis aims to define requirements for dynamic stops for on-demand transport services from both a scientific and practical perspective. This includes a review of scientific literature and legal texts as well as interviews with relevant stakeholders. The findings will then be mapped using GIS for a selected service area in Munich. The goal is to compare theory and practice and develop clear recommendations for the planning of dynamic stop locations and policymakers.
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Mobility Data Modeling and Simulation
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Testbed for traffic simulation.
Mentoring: Lindner.In this thesis, three goals are pursued: (1) to duplicate data and models from an existing (online) platform for (specified) offline studies, (2) to implement procedures to incorporate real-time data into testbed(s), and (3) to investigate data aggregation with respect to traffic control.
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Current methods for mode choice modeling.
Mentoring: Müller, Lippoldt.This bachelor thesis focuses on mode choice modeling and examines current statistical estimation methods. The focus is on the state-of-the-art approaches, the data used, and estimation techniques. Additionally, methods from literature that incorporate more than traditional survey data are analyzed, considering new data sources like mobile phone data or app tracking. Another key aspect is the integration of new mobility options, such as e-scooters, bikesharing, and carsharing, into mode choice models to better understand their impact on travel behavior.
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Current approaches of destination choice modelling.
Mentoring: Müller.In this thesis, the student examines ways of modeling destination choice of people. Destination choice models are a type of trip distribution or spatial interaction model which are formulated as discrete choice models, typically logit models. They can be thought of as a generalization of the traditional and widely used gravity model. The thesis will study different approaches and use a small test data set to conduct a destination choice model.
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Literature review on microscopic bicycle behavior modelling.
Mentoring: Lindner.Cyclist models are based on model parameters that are compiled from reality. However, these are dependent on traffic scenarios and the cyclists themselves. In this work, previously defined parameters (e.g. speed or interaction radius) are to be searched for and compared in the literature.
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Survey on user acceptance of mobility-impaired people with regard to automated bus transport.
Mentoring: Lindner.People with physical or mental impairments are often disadvantaged while using mobility systems such as public transport. When it comes to automated on-demand bus services, the situation might get worse since no driver is aboard who could assist. This thesis should analyze the user acceptance of mobility impaired user groups of current and future public transport systems.
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Travel Time Estimation for Cyclists.
Mentoring: Dahmen.This thesis provides an overview of methods for estimating bicycle travel times. It analyses factors influencing cyclists’ travel time and compares existing approaches. Additionally, a GPS dataset may be used to identify patterns in cyclists’ travel times, for example in relation to sociodemographic data or trip purpose.
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How Many Simulation Runs are Enough? Statistical Analysis of Microscopic Traffic Flow Simulations.
Mentoring: Stüger, Brodersen.In simulation studies, 10-15 repetitions are often considered a sufficiently large sample size. Statistically, however, depending on the desired confidence interval and significance level, an individual statement can be made for each KPI. For this reason, the practice of assuming a general sample size should be questioned, based on different VISSIM networks and traffic signal controls of varying complexity. Prerequisite: Excellent proficiency in German (external partner: gevas Ingenieure).
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Traffic Control and Management
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Literature Review on Lane-Free Traffic Control Strategies.
Mentoring: Sekeran.In this thesis, the student will conduct a comprehensive literature review and lane-free traffic control strategies. The review includes analysing the concept of each lane-free traffic strategy and to analyse the differences between these strategies and how each of them impacts traffic efficiency.
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