A review of techniques in transportation research
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Authors
Crane, John W.
Subjects
Advisors
Oberbeck, Thomas E.
Date of Issue
1960
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California: U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
Although organized transportation systems are very old indeed s,
active research into their operations is relatively new Some of the
problems encountered in transportation research are discussed along
with methods for their solution,. The Hitchcock distribution problem
is discussed and a sample problem solved using three different methods.
The usefulness of graph theory in studying transportation problems is
pointed out. Examples are then given of its use in a maximal network
flow problem and in the problem of minimizing equipment requirements
to meet a fixed schedule., Finally s some miscellaneous techniques are
discussed. The writer wishes to express his appreciation for the guidance and
encouragement given him by Professor Thomas E. Oberbeck of the U„ S„
Naval Postgraduate School for the helpful suggestions of the second
reader Professor H.C. Ayers s and for the careful clerical assistance
provided by Mrs. Norma A. Stevens.
Type
Thesis