Development Of A Gis Model For Intermodal Freight

Author : Glenn Collin Standifer
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Development of a GIS Model for Intermodal Freight written by Glenn Collin Standifer and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this report is to demonstrate usage of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for analyzing intermodal freight networks. A complete GIS network, focused on the state of Texas, is developed and used to examine impacts of price, time, location, and policy on shipper routing. This process begins with an exploration of existing GIS applications, and state of the practice within the intermodal freight industry. This information provides a framework for building a technically feasible and relevant application. Data acquisition and processing techniques for both geographic and attribute data are considered. Relevant processes for creation of a GIS network and data conflation are identified and demonstrated. These techniques are used to create a network modeling the complex interactions and transfer rules amongst modes. Finally, several case studies are developed using the completed network to exhibit the power of GIS applied to intermodal freight. The report concludes with a summary, and observations to assist others attempting to build upon these results.

Author : Praveen Kumar Chanda
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Modeling Intermodal Freight Flows Using GIS written by Praveen Kumar Chanda and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this research is to demonstrate the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for analyzing Intermodal Freight Networks. A complete GIS network comprising of the seven states of 1) Illinois, 2) Indiana, 3) Iowa, 4) Michigan, 5) Minnesota, 6) Ohio and 7) Wisconsin of the upper Midwest region of United States is created using Oak Ridge National Laboratory's (ORNL) Intermodal Network Database. The GIS application for Intermodal freight flow analysis developed in this research is capable of displaying Intermodal freight flows on the transportation network, based on, "Finding Shortest Path" concept of minimizing total transportation costs. Specifically, a network capable of analyzing containerized freight movements has been developed. The research begins with an exploration of existing GIS applications and the state of the practice in the intermodal freight industry. A simple mathematical model is formulated taking into account the multiple modes and complex routing rules involved in the intermodal freight transportation. This research concludes demonstrating the ability of GIS to analyze intermodal freight flows over a transportation network.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 17 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Development of Analytic Intermodal Freight Networks for Use Within a GIS. written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The paper discusses the practical issues involved in constructing intermodal freight networks that can be used within GIS platforms to support inter-regional freight routing and subsequent (for example, commodity flow) analysis. The procedures described can be used to create freight-routable and traffic flowable interstate and intermodal networks using some combination of highway, rail, water and air freight transportation. Keys to realistic freight routing are the identification of intermodal transfer locations and associated terminal functions, a proper handling of carrier-owned and operated sub-networks within each of the primary modes of transport, and the ability to model the types of carrier services being offered.

Author : Jason C. Goodloe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Development of a GIS Freight Transportation Planning Database written by Jason C. Goodloe and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The focus of this study was to develop a freight transportation geographic information system (GIS) database for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The primary tasks involved identifying the desired characteristics of the database, determining what data are available, incorporating this data into a GIS database, evaluating the database, and suggesting future directions for the continuation of the database. During the creation of the database, limited amounts of relevant freight data were found to be available. This project demonstrates the development of a working database that can be used to provide useful information for the freight transportation planning process.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Development and Analysis of a GIS-based Statewide Freight Data Flow Network written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the face of many risks of disruptions to our transportation system, this research improves the Washington State Department of Transportation's ability to manage the freight transportation system so that it minimizes the economic consequences of transportation disruptions. This report summarizes 1) the results from a thorough review of resilience literature and resilience practices within enterprises and organizations, 2) the development of a geographic information system (GIS)-based statewide freight transportation network model, 3) the collection of detailed data regarding two important industries in Washington state, the distribution of potatoes and diesel fuel, and 4) analysis of the response of these industries to specific disruptions to the state transportation network. The report also includes recommendations for improvements and additions to the GIS model that will further the state's goals of understanding the relationship between infrastructure availability and economic activity, as well as recommendations for improvements to the statewide freight transportation model so that it can capture additional system complexity.

Author : Eunsu Lee
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323901301
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geographic Information Systems for Intermodal Transportation written by Eunsu Lee and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-03-21 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geographic Information Systems for Intermodal Transportation: Methods, Models, Applications examines the basic concepts and applications of Geographic Information Systems for Transportation. The book discusses the unique characteristics of each transportation mode-- highway, railway, waterway and airway—as well as the combined intermodal transportation network. The book shows how GIS generates vehicle routes and shorted paths, develops transportation demand models, analyzes spatial data, and how three-dimensional modelling is applied to the intermodal transportation. Includes real-world case studies from diverse situations Provides step-by-steps insights using data to deliver effective outputs for all stakeholders Presents models and practices for using GIS techniques to solve intermodal transportation problems Includes learnings tools such as chapter objectives, discussion questions and a glossary

Author : Peter Gordon
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Assembling and Processing Freight Shipment Data written by Peter Gordon and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research focuses on establishing a systematic non-survey-based method for developing an origin-destination (OD) matrix of freight flows based on secondary data sources. The estimated freight flows and concurrent passenger volumes are loaded onto the regional highway network in the greater Los Angeles area of Southern California. Economic analyses, modeling, and GIS technologies are integrated into building a GIS-based OD matrix for freight flow. In order to load the freight flows onto the regional highway network, a three-step feedback transportation model is developed. It includes trip generation, trip distribution, and traffic assignment. A doubly-constrained gravity model is used to co-distribute and calibrate personal trips and freight trips in the trip distribution step. A version of User-Optimal-Strict On Network Assignment (UO-S-NA) is used to assign all of the vehicle trips to the regional highway network.

Author : Alex Wong
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book GIS-based Freight Density and Capacity Modeling written by Alex Wong and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper discusses the development of geographical information systems (GIS) based tools for use in the trucking industry. The primary goals are to link the GIS with appropriate database information to support both operational and strategic decision making in both truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) operations. The GIS-based tools support three primary deliverables. In the LTL industry, we have developed tools to support the determination of near-optimal locations for breakbulk terminals. In the TL industry, we have developed tools to aid in the development of regularly scheduled capacity in the form of driving "lanes" in an effort to regularize the driving job and to improve service in that industry. For both industries, we have made use of regression analysis to determine the level to which we can make use of demographic information to predict freight density. For all three deliverables, the GIS software system supports the key prerequisite of freight density analysis. Also, the GIS platform provides excellent graphics capabilities for visualizing the various analyses and solutions. The result is an integrated solution platform that enables the trucking industry to better utilize delivery capacity and to proactively seek solutions to problems of strategic importance

Author : Bryan Comer
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Intermodal Freight Transportation written by Bryan Comer and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To study the energy and environmental impacts of emissions associated with freight transportation, the Geospatial Intermodal Freight Transport (GIFT) model was created as a joint research collaborative between the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and the University of Delaware (UD). The GIFT model is a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) based model that links the U.S. and Canadian water, rail, and road transportation networks through intermodal transfer facilities to create an intermodal network. The purpose of my thesis is to apply the GIFT model to examine potential public policies related to intermodal freight transportation in the Great Lakes region of the United States. My thesis will consist of two papers. The first paper will examine the environmental, economic, and time-of-delivery tradeoffs associated with freight transportation in the Great Lakes region and examine opportunities for marine vessels to replace a portion of heavy-duty trucks for containerized freight transport. The second paper will explore the potential benefits of using the Great Lakes as a corridor for short-sea shipping as part of a longer intermodal route. The intent of my thesis is to shed light on the current issues associated with freight transport in the Great Lakes region and present public policy alternatives to address said issues. Ideally, this thesis will better inform policymakers on the impacts and tradeoffs associated with freight transportation."--Abstract.

Author : J. W. Konings
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1848441398
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Future of Intermodal Freight Transport written by J. W. Konings and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: . . . the book will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, policy makers and practitioners. Competition and Regulation in Network Industries The book is well balanced. . . The authors depict the reality of this complex world and identify the right strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Bart Jourquin, European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research . . . the editors and the expert contributors provide a timely overview of the present role and challenges of intermodal freight transport. . . the book will not only be appealing to academics and researchers with an interest in the emerging field of intermodal transport research. As the book is largely kept at an executive and policy level, it is also appealing to practitioners and policy makers. . . the book is a valuable contribution to the study of intermodal freight transport as a new transportation research application field. It is an essential reading for all stakeholders in the field of intermodal freight transportation, providing them with insight and tools to address the mounting academic and practical challenges in this segment of the transport and logistics market. Theo Notteboom, Journal of Transport Geography This book explores the great challenge of increasing the scope of intermodal freight transport. In view of the current dominant role of road transport and the increasing difficulties in coping with a growing number of vehicles in an efficient and sustainable way, intermodal freight transport could be considered a viable alternative. However, the book makes recognition of the fact that there is still a need to improve the performance of the intermodal transport system. The expert contributors provide an overview of the present role of intermodal freight transport, address opportunities to significantly improve current performance, and demonstrate design and modelling tools used to analyse and support this performance. Requirements for the implementation of intermodal innovations are also prescribed, and policies needed to improve competitiveness are outlined. Many factors contributing to the performance and competitiveness of intermodal freight transport are explored, from technological and organisational innovations through to institutional settings and policy frameworks. This comprehensive range of topics will attract a broad audience including academics, researchers, policymakers and practitioners involved in the design and development of freight transport systems. It will also strongly appeal to those with an interest in the future of freight transport.