MODELLING THE MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES IN PARKING FACILITIES

This paper describes a model that simulates the movements of vehicles through a parking facility. The model's main application is to compare parking lot layouts to determine the most appropriate for a site. The model is still in the early state of development and requires a number of further developments before the model can reach its full potential. The first is the development of a computer graphics capability. This will aid in the verification of the model as well as enabling the designer to gain an idea of the workings of the facility. The second is the validation of the model using data from existing facilities. (Author/TRRL)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • The paper was prepared for presentation at the 11th IMACS World Congress, Oslo, Norway, 5-9 August, 1985.
• Corporate Authors:

  Monash University

  Department of Civil Engineering
  Clayton, Victoria  Australia  3800
• Authors:
  • YOUNG, W
• Publication Date: 1985-4

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 4 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Conferences; Decision making; Design; Mathematical models; Motion; Parking; Parking facilities; Parking garages; Parking lots; Simulation; Traffic; Traffic simulation; Vehicles
• ITRD Terms: 916: Car park; 8525: Conference; 2248: Decision process; 6473: Mathematical model; 5483: Movement; 955: Parking; 9103: Simulation; 755: Traffic; 1255: Vehicle
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00452331
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Report/Paper Numbers: 85/9
• Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: May 31 1986 12:00AM