Simulating ad-hoc demand-responsive transportation: a comparison of three approaches

Transport models are used to evaluate new infrastructure and public transport services, varied levels of demand, and new ideas for demand management. Exploring these proposals virtually is easier than implementation and testing in situ. However, existing models are based around traditional forms of transportation. As part of a feature analysis using a case study approach, three different simulation packages (a simple custom-developed package, traffic microsimulation, and agent-based simulation) are used to develop and demonstrate simulations of demand-responsive transportation (DRT) and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each simulation approach for evaluating DRT. While the simulations display some relational replication (meaning they produce similar relational patterns with respect to certain variables), they do not show distributional replication (that is, the value of the results is not statistically similar), meaning that under- or over-estimation of predicted travel could occur. Recommendations for the application of each modeling approach are made.     

Intermodal transport in freight distribution: a literature review

There has been significant growth in research on intermodal transport in freight distribution since the 1990s. Differentiating itself from previously published literature reviews, this paper evaluates the current state of this research using Systematic Literature Review methodology. The complementary aims are: (a) to identify the research lines developed and to propose a criterion for classifying the literature, and (b) to discuss the empirical evidence that identifies existing interrelationships. The analysis has enabled three main lines of research to be identified. The first research line, basic principles of intermodal transport, groups together works related to the definition of intermodal transport and the results obtained using this transportation system. The second, improvements to the way that intermodal transport systems work, frames elements and variables that impact intermodal transport systems’ logistics efficiency, such as quality of service, information and communication systems, and freight planning and linkages among system operators to provide an adequate service. Finally, the third line, intermodal transport system modelling, identifies the main variables used to optimise these transport systems, the different focuses and approaches used in modelling, and the advantages and disadvantages of each focus. These research lines take in more specific sublines that incorporate articles that develop related research questions. Lastly, the discussion of the content of each of these research sublines enables us to identify gaps in the literature and comment on directions for future research.     

国外海上补给关键技术的发展

海上补给是指利用各种补给装备及技术在海上对舰船实施物资补充、人员车辆换乘的一种海上作业活动,是海军中远海作战的主要物资保障及转运方式,相关技术的研制及发展历来受到各国重视。本文介绍了国外海军海上补给技术的最新进展,重点针对横向补给、靠帮补给及车辆转驳等关键领域,分析了其背景及现状,梳理了技术研制情况,总结了未来发展趋势及各自关键技术。分析认为,多种新技术应用扩大了物资及装备海上转运的适用范围,提高了输转效率及作业安全性,并使海上补给技术发展呈现出重型化、快速化、智能化的趋势。     

长江航道承载力概念研究

以国家号召发展长江航道为背景,在生态航道建设的基础上,首次提出以满足生态效益需求为核心,兼顾经济社会发展、长江水资源综合利用等多种目标,实现长江航道建设可持续发展的长江航道承载力概念。借鉴资源承载力理论体系,运用系统理论、协同理论等理论对航道承载力系统的结构关系进行分析,并提出航道承载力的定义、内涵、特征及航道承载力发展机制。     

基于CATIA二次开发的水下平台静水力计算

水下平台静力计算包含初稳性计算、潜浮稳性计算、大倾角稳性计算、重量重心统计等,传统潜艇、潜器等水下平台的静力计算具有计算过程繁琐、耗时长、效率低、数据不易更新等问题,导致设计人员大量重复性劳动。本文通过对CATIA软件进行二次开发,在水下平台三维建模基础上,编制静水力和重量重心计算程序,可直接计算、获取静水力要素并实现重量重心的自动统计,达到计算的自动化、程序化和数据的及时更新,提升设计手段,对潜艇、潜器等水下平台设计中控制浮态、稳态具有重要作用,工程应用价值较高。     

特大型耙吸挖泥船研制及工程应用

针对特大型耙吸挖泥船多工况、大舱容、大挖深、精确与高效控制及良好的航行性能等问题,进行船型、系列化耙头、高效泥泵、耙臂泵和控制系统的研究。采用理论研究、大比例尺模型试验、实船验证等多种研究方法,解决了限制特大型耙吸挖泥船国产化的技术瓶颈。在上述研究成果的基础上,设计建造了2艘特大型耙吸挖泥船,两船服务于我国多个重大港口航道工程,经济和社会效益显著。     

疏浚助推经济与城市可持续发展

回顾中外疏浚业发展史,尤其是中国近现代民族疏浚业起步、萧条、恢复、发展的艰辛历程。从城市产业支撑、城市空间发展、城市环境治理的角度,介绍现代疏浚业对社会经济和城市建设的巨大作用,阐述疏浚在城市可持续发展过程中肩负的重要使命——让城市更宜居、让环境更美好。     

智能船舶研发风险分析与控制

针对智能船舶研发的风险问题,在介绍智能船舶的概念及智能船舶特点的基础上,通过系统分析智能船舶研发的各种风险,着重从技术和财务2个方面分析风险的因素,提出风险控制的相关对策和措施,为我国企业研发智能船舶进行风险控制提供参考.     

舰船电子元器件自主可控现状与发展需求研究

近年来,我国信息化关键软硬件技术得到了长足发展,特别是基础电子元器件性能有了大幅度提升.然而,在信息化相关的电子元器件技术和产品上与国外还存在较大差距,制约了装备的国产化率和自主可控能力水平的进一步提升.本文分析舰船装备领域基础电子元器件的发展现状,并提出下一步的发展需求建议以及确保基础电子元器件自主可控的具体措施.     

水面油膜及漂浮物回收分离装置的研制

针对水面油膜及漂浮物扩散面积大、浮层薄的特点,利用油及漂浮物与水的密度不同这一物理特性,设计一套具有良好水动力性能的水面油膜及漂浮物回收分离装置。载体平台在水面上能够抵御一定的风浪影响,快速、高效地吸收水面表层油膜及漂浮物。完成载体平台、控制系统、油膜及漂浮物回收分离系统的设计及建造,开展系统集成、调试、样机试验等工作,并验证了装置的性能。研究成果可为水面油膜及漂浮物的回收分离设备的研制和应用提供借鉴。