Efficient modelling of highway tracks for test case creation

Abstract

For the construction of test catalogues for tests by simulation, one needs flexible and efficient means to define road layouts. A widely used and mature format for road layouts for simulation is the XML based OpenDRIVE. In combination with OpenSCENARIO for describing dynamic behavior of traffic participants and environment, these two forthcoming ASAM standards provide means for defining virtual test cases.

This contribution explores the potential of DSLs, in particular approaches like SimplifiedROAD, to realize higher levels of abstraction. It first presents enhancements of SimplifiedROAD which extend the set of available features. It goes on to announce elements and structures which are going to further raise the level of abstraction. Third, it discusses concepts which on the basis of these additions permit to define road layouts in a natural language style.