The Basis for the Transportation Microscopic Simulation Model Validation

Simulation allows to comprehensively examine the various processes and systems, and to evaluate the expected results before decision. To create reliable transportation simulation model, it should be carefully and in depth validated. The purpose of this paper is to describe the basis for the transportation microscopic simulation model validation. The paper contains the basic steps for the transportation simulation model development and validation. Various definitions for the simulation model verification, validation and calibration are considered. Validation and calibration parameters selection depends on the complexity of analysable task, initial amount and quality of input data. A summary of the transportation simulation model validation methods and parameters is presented.