A Method for Analysing Hierarchy of a Road Network Based upon the Stochastic Hierarchy Network Model

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to show a method for analyzing hierarchy of a road network based upon a stochastic model. First, some indices for evaluating hierarchy are proposed. Second, four kinds of stochastic hierarchy network models are formulated. Third, the value of those indices that is expected under each model is obtained. Last the validity of this method is examined in an actual road network.