traffic_generator copy.py

import time
import random
from datetime import datetime
import requests

# Function to generate random traffic data
def generate_traffic_data():
    timestamp = datetime.now().strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')
    sensor_name = "Sensor2"  # Adjust sensor name for VM2
    car_types = ["Truck", "Sedan", "SUV", "Minivan", "Pickup"]
    car_type = random.choice(car_types)
    speed = random.randint(10, 150)
    return f"<timestamp: {timestamp}, sensor name: {sensor_name}, car type: {car_type}, speed: {speed} kmph>"

# Main function to periodically generate and send traffic data
def main():
    target_ip = "10.132.187.53"  # IP address of the target machine (adjust as per your setup)
    while True:
        traffic_data = generate_traffic_data()
        # Send traffic data to the target machine
        requests.post(f"http://{target_ip}:5000/traffic_data", data=traffic_data)
        time.sleep(5)  # Data generated every 5 seconds

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()