How does the output of a microsimulation tool compare to the Level of Service output of the HCM?
The comparison of microsimulation analyses outputs (such as average delay or density) and the associated output measure of the HCM should not be directly correlated if the analysis methodology of the microsimulation tool is not the same as the HCM methodology. It must also be acknowledged that the level of calibration or reliance on assumptions between tools will influence the respective outputs. Therefore, attempts to judge results from competing methodology should only be considered with a solid appreciation of the differences in the tools. As the analyst conducts the operations analysis with a tool other than the HCM, it is essential that the output be reported in a manner that is consistent with the methodology of the tool developer. Post processing of output data from a microsimulation tool with the methodology of the HCM is one approach that overcomes this discrepancy between methodologies.
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- How does the output of a microsimulation tool compare to the Level of Service output of the HCM?
