SIMULATION METHOD FOR EXAMINING DUAL-MODE TRANSIT SYSTEMS

Simulation of large complex systems is a method of evaluating various combinations of system components. This paper describes the use of interactive simulation as a method to analyze various operating policies for command and control of dual-mode transit systems. A detailed discussion is presented in the analysis of various operational concepts. These concepts include the analysis of alternative vehicle control logic, failsafe headway safety systems, centralized versus distributed control, and on- and off-guideway vehicle management techniques. /Author/

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  • This paper appears in Dual Mode Transportation, which is a publication containing the proceedings of a conference conducted by the Transportation Research Board, May 29-31, 1974. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved
• Corporate Authors:

  Transportation Research Board (TRB)

  Washington, DC   
• Authors:
  • Ross, Martin S
• Conference:
  • Conference on Dual-Mode Transportation
  • Location: Washington District of Columbia, United States
  • Date: 1974-5-29 to 1974-5-31
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Pagination: p 80
• Monograph Title: Dual-mode transportation
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Board Special Report
  • Issue Number: 170
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0360-859X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automated vehicle control; Dual mode transportation systems; Guideways; Headways; Management; Safety; Simulation
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Safety and Human Factors; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00149247
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Mar 15 1977 12:00AM