Numerical schemes for networks of hyperbolic conservation laws

In this paper we propose a procedure to extend classical numerical schemes for hyperbolic conservation laws to networks of hyperbolic conservation laws. At the junctions of the network we solve the given coupling conditions and minimize the contributions of the outgoing numerical waves. This flexible procedure allows us to also use central schemes at the junctions. Several numerical examples are considered to investigate the performance of this new approach compared to the common Godunov solver and exact solutions.