Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Clara Selbrede
Intern/Mentor I
2017-2018
Research Title:
Overview of Research:
The researcher will be exploring Applied Mathematics under Dr. Bryan Gorman at Johns
Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (JHU-APL), specifically investigating using a
mathematical model of the intersection between Sheppard Lane and Route 108 to determine the
effectiveness of creating an additional turning lane.
Research Methodology:
Basis of Hypothesis:
Qualitative data in the form of prior experience indicates that a turning lane would
improve commute times due to the frequency of right turners being trapped behind left
turners when there are gaps for them to turn. Because the majority of traffic coming from
the left turns into River Hill High School, there are plenty of gaps for right turners.
Research Design:
Research will be conducted through reading proposed models for traffic modeling and
attempting to apply them to data collected for the specific intersection.
Product Overview:
Hopefully at the end of this project, the researcher will have a conclusion about whether a
turning lane would be more cost effective, and a research paper and website to document the
work. The audience is comprised of the Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning.
Logistical Considerations:
Data collection must be completed relatively early and may involve cameras and/or missing
school in the morning, so the researcher will need to get prior permission. Additionally, the
Matlab software can only be accessed on site, so time to work on this project will be limited if
the method used requires Matlab.