Recent Journal Publications
Authors marked with * are/were my students.
Kim*, Joon-Ki, Yinhai Wang, and Gudmundur F. Ulfarsson. “A Numerical Examination of Freeway Rear-End Accidents Considering the Mechanism of Accident Occurrence.” ASCE Journal of the Transportation Engineering. In Press. Mar. 2006. [pdf draft]
Zheng*, Jianyang, Yinhai Wang, Nancy L. Nihan, and Mark Hallenbeck. “Extracting Roadway Background Image: a Mode-Based Approach.” Transportation Research Record. In Press. Mar. 2006. [pdf draft]
Cheevarunothai*, Patikhom, Yinhai Wang, and Nancy L. Nihan. “Identification and Correction of Dual-Loop Sensitivity Problems.” Transportation Research Record. In Press. Mar. 2006. [pdf draft]
Zhang*, Guohui, Yinhai Wang, and Heng Wei. “An Artificial Neural Network Algorithm for Length-Based Vehicle Classification Using Single-Loop Data.” Transportation Research Record. In Press. Mar. 2006. [pdf draft]
Zheng*, Jianyang, Yinhai Wang, Nancy L. Nihan, and Mark Hallenbeck. “Detecting Cycle Failures at Signalized Intersections Using Video Image Processing.” Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. Vol. 21(6), 425-435. 2006. [pdf draft]
Tao, Ruihua, Heng Wei, Yinhai Wang, and Virginia P. Sisiopiku. “Modeling Speed Disturbance Absorption Following State-Control Action-Expected Chains: Integrated Car-Following and Lane-Changing Scenarios.” Transportation Research Record, No. 1934, 83-93, 2005. [pdf draft]
Zhang, Xiaoping, Nancy L. Nihan, and Yinhai Wang. “Improved Dual-Loop Detection System for Collecting Real-Time Truck Data.” Transportation Research Record, No. 1917, 108-115, 2005. [pdf draft]
Zhang, Xiaoping, Yinhai Wang, Nancy L. Nihan, and Hu Dong. “Monitoring a Freeway Network in Real-Time Using Single-Loop Detectors: System Design and Implementation.” the International Journal of Vehicle Information and Communication Systems. Vol. 1, No.1/2, 119-130, 2005. [pdf online version]
Wang, Yinhai and Nancy L. Nihan. “Dynamic Estimation of Freeway Large Truck Volume Based on Single Loop Measurements.” Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems: Technology, Planning, and Operations, Vol. 8 (3), 133-141, 2004. [pdf draft]
Wang, Yinhai and Nancy L. Nihan. “Estimating the Risk of Collisions between Bicycles and Automobiles at Signalized Intersections.” Accident Analysis and Prevention 36(3), 313-321, 2004. [pdf draft]
Zhang, Xiaoping, Yinhai Wang, Nancy L. Nihan, and Mark Hallenbeck. “Development of a System for Collecting Loop Detector Event Data for Individual Vehicles.” Transportation Research Record, No. 1855, 168-175, 2003. [pdf draft]
Wang, Yinhai, Hitoshi Ieda, and Fred L. Mannering. “Estimating Rear-End Accident Probabilities at Signalized Intersections: An Occurrence-Mechanism Approach.” ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Vol. 129(4), 1-8, 2003. [pdf draft]
Wang, Yinhai, and Nancy L. Nihan. “Can Single-Loop Detectors Do the Work of Dual-Loop Detectors?” ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, 129(2), 169 - 176, 2003. [pdf draft]
Wei, Heng, Yinhai Wang, and Qixin Shi. “Basics of ITS Standards and Their Requirements Packages.” Journal of Intelligent Transportation systems (in Chinese), Vol. 12, No. 2, 11-15, 2002.
Wang, Yinhai, Heng Wei, and Qixin Shi. “Introduction to the National ITS Architecture of the US.” Journal of Intelligent Transportation systems (in Chinese), Vol. 11, No. 1, 2002, 6-10.
Wang, Yinhai, Heng Wei, and Qixin Shi. “Current Status for ITS National Architecture Development.” Journal of Intelligent Transportation systems (in Chinese), Vol. 9, No. 3, 9-16, 2001.
Wang, Yinhai, and Nancy L. Nihan. “Freeway Speed Estimation Using Single Loop Outputs.” Transportation Research Record, No. 1727, 120-126, 2000. [pdf draft]
Recent Fully-Refereed Conference Proceeding Articles
Cheevarunothai*, Patikhom, Yinhai Wang, and Nancy L. Nihan. “Development of Advanced Loop Event Data Analyzer (ALEDA) for Investigations of Dual-Loop Detector Malfunctions.” Proceedings of the 12th World Congress of Intelligent Transportation Systems, paper 000662, November 2005. [pdf draft]
Zheng*, Jianyang, Yinhai Wang, and Nancy L. Nihan. “Quantitative Evaluation of GPS Performance under Forest Canopies.” Proceedings of the 2005 IEEE International Conference on Networking, Sensing, and Control. 777-782. Mar. 2005. [pdf draft]
Avery*, Ryan P., Yinhai Wang, and G.S. Rutherford. “Length-Based Vehicle Classification Using Images from Uncalibrated Video Cameras.” Proceedings of the 7th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems. 737-742. Oct. 2004. [pdf draft]
Wang, Yinhai, and Nancy L. Nihan. “Dynamic Estimation of Freeway Speed Using Single-Loop Measurements.” Proceedings of the 8th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Vol. VII, 396-401. July 2004. [pdf draft]
Wang, Yinhai, and Nancy L. Nihan. “Quantitative analysis on angle-accident risk at signalized intersections.” World Transport Research, Selected Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Transport Research. Pergamon Press. Oct. 2003. Seoul, Korea. [pdf draft]
Salido, Javier, Masanori Nakamura, and Yinhai Wang.“An Analysis of Network Reachability Using BGP Data.” the 2003 IEEE Work Shop on Internet Applications (WIAPP), Apr. 2003. [pdf draft]
Zheng, Jianyang, Yinhai Wang, and Nancy L. Nihan. “Tracking Vehicles with GPS: Is It a Feasible Solution?” Proceedings of the 13th Annual Meeting of ITS America, Nov. 2002. [pdf draft]
Zhang, Xiaoping, Yinhai Wang, and Nancy L. Nihan, “Investigation on Dual-Loop Errors.” Proceedings of the 13th Annual Meeting of ITS America, Nov. 2002. [pdf draft]
Wang, Yinhai, Xiaoping Zhang, and Nancy L. Nihan. “Monitoring Freeway Congestion Using Single Loop Measurements.” Proceedings of the 12th Annual Meeting of ITS America (CD-Rom), May 2001. [pdf draft]
Wang, Yinhai, Hitoshi Ieda. “Using Accident Observations to Evaluate Rear End Accident Risk at Four-Legged Signalized Intersections.” World Transport Research, Selected Proceedings of the 8th World Conference on Transport Research, Vol. 2, 123-136, 1999. [pdf draft]
Non-Refereed Conference Proceedings
1. Koji, Saito, Yinhai Wang, Kiyoshi Takahashi, and Hitoshi Ieda. “A Study on Intersection Angle Accident Risk with Drivers’ PRT Considered.” Proceedings of the 53rd annual conference of the Japan Society of Civil Engineers (in Japanese), No. 4, 476-477, 1998.
2. Wang, Yinhai, Kiyoshi Takahashi, and Hironori Kato. “Elderly Drivers’ Features and Their Effects on Accident Risk.” Proceedings of the 24th annual conference of the East Japan Society of Civil Engineers, No. 4, 478-479, 1997.
3. Wang, Yinhai, Hitoshi Ieda, and Hironori Kato. “Traffic Safety Under Mixed Traffic Condition in Beijing.” Proceedings of the 51st annual conference of the Japan Society of Civil Engineers, No. 4, 314-315, 1996.
Recent Research Project Reports
1. Nihan, Nancy L., Yinhai Wang, and Patikhom Cheevarunothai. Improving Dual-Loop Truck (and Speed) Data: Quick Detection of Malfunctioning Loops and Calculation of Required Adjustments. Transportation Northwest (TransNow) Research Report TNW2006-02. May 2006.
2. Wang, Yinhai, Nancy L. Nihan, and Ryan P. Avery. Developing A Portable Long-Vehicle Counter Using Video Image Processing. Transportation Northwest (TransNow) Research Report TNW2006-01. Dec. 2005.
3. Nihan, Nancy L., Yinhai Wang, and Xiaoping Zhang. Improved Dual-Loop Detection System for Collecting Real-Time Truck Data. Transportation Northwest (TransNow) Research Report TNW2005-02. Feb. 2005.
4. Zhang, Xiaoping, Nancy L. Nihan, and Yinhai Wang. Evaluation of Dual-Loop Data Accuracy Using Video Ground Truth Data: Dual Loop Error. Washington State Department of Transportation Research Report. WA-RD 535.1 and TNW 2002-02, Jan. 2002.