A Comprehensive Simulation Tool Set for Cooperative Systems

PRE-DRIVE C2X is a project funded within the 7th Framework Programme of the EU to support the development and introduction of cooperative systems. One major part of this work is the creation of a comprehensive tool set of simulation models integrating all fields of expertise involved. The objective is to create, test and apply an integrated simulation tool set that allows to simulate and evaluate the interaction between vehicle traffic, vehicular communication and co-operative applications. Each of these three areas is treated by dedicated models. Additionally the environmental effects are modelled by a separate modelling approach with detailed algorithms for vehicle dynamics and engine behaviour. The process to arrive at such a model combination from user requirements over pre-existing know-how and other significant steps are described as well as the current status of the work.