BACKGROUND OF A TOOL FOR OPTIMISING RESOURCES ON A TRANSPORTATION NETWORK

The paper describes the conceptual and mathematical background of a tool for modelling and optimising transportation networks. The tool has been created to model resources and cargo flows in port terminal networks. The concept behind the tool is characterised by three features. Firstly, the nodes are non-stationary and can be adapted to accommodate changed requirements in the transportation system. Secondly, a high degree of complexity is built into the operational modes of the nodes. Thirdly, the concept incorporates an information network interacting closely with nodes and links. All networks can be optimised employing powerful algorithms and tools from system theory, neural networks and combinatorial graph theory.

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• Authors:
  • JANSEN, K
• Conference:
  • Third IMA International Conference on Mathematics in Transport Planning and Control
  • Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • Date: 1998-4-1 to 1998-4-3
• Publication Date: 1998

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 187-195

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Algorithms; Information systems; Marine terminals; Mathematical models; Network links; Network nodes; Networks; Optimization; Terminal operations
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cargo flow
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00763023
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0080434304
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 12 1999 12:00AM