SIMULATION MODEL FOR THE STUDY OF TWO-WAY SHIP TRAFFIC THROUGH CANALS WHICH OFFER MULTIPLE ROUTING OPTIONS
The model addresses the problem of simulating the two-way movement of ships through parallel channels each containing a sequence of locks and reaches. An endogenous state dependent assignment decision rule is used based on expected transit times via alternative routes. It is assumed that a statistical relationship can be established between the channel conditions prevailing when a ship arrives at the assignment decision point and the subsequent transit time experienced by the vessel. Predictive equations are derived via analysis of an "Experience Data Bank" built by separately simulating the operation of each channel and recording prior channel conditions and subsequent transit times.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Presented at the 6th Annual Simulation Symposium, Tampa, Fla., March 7-9, 1973.
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Corporate Authors:
Annual Simulation Symposium
Tampa, FL United States -
Authors:
- Rea, J C
- Nowading, D C
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 1973
Media Info
- Pagination: p. 48-69
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Serial:
- Volume: 3
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Canal transit; Canals; Travel time; Water traffic
- Old TRIS Terms: Channel traffic; Two way channel traffic
- Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00084569
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Engineering Index
- Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: May 19 1975 12:00AM