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Research On Performance Modeling And Simulation Method Based On Dense Crowd, Yihao Li, Tianyu Huang, Li Peng, Gangyi Ding Jul 2021

Research On Performance Modeling And Simulation Method Based On Dense Crowd, Yihao Li, Tianyu Huang, Li Peng, Gangyi Ding

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Due to the high complexity of crowd organization and the difficulty of abstracting the performance, the performance simulation of dense crowds relies heavily on manual work, and it is difficult to establish a highly automated simulation model. In order to reduce the sensitivity of creative modification and design risks, a performance model based on dense crowd is proposed. Through the strategy of time dimension slicing and spatial layering, a highly automated crowd performance simulation method that could meet the director's creativity is realized. Through the construction of simulation experiments, the generation effect and calculation efficiency of the crowd …


Design And Engine Implementation Of Submarine Combat System Simulation Based On Lvc, Jinping Wu, Minghua Lu, Changyou Xue Jul 2021

Design And Engine Implementation Of Submarine Combat System Simulation Based On Lvc, Jinping Wu, Minghua Lu, Changyou Xue

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Submarine combat system simulation is one of the key and most important content in submarine combat simulation. On the basis of LVC simulation technology, practicing simulation-as-a-service idea, the LVC integration simulation method of submarine combat system is proposed and the LVC integration simulation environment is constructed. The composition and relationship of LVC simulation system are researched. The compositional structure of LVC simulation engine was designed. Based on the component design and development specifications in Java/EJB technological infrastructure, in use of software component technology, the simulation engine components are designed and implemented. The LVC integration simulation of submarine combat system …


Optimization Of Urban Metro-Based Underground Logistics System Network With Hub-And-Spoke Layout, Ren Rui, Wanjie Hu, Jianjun Dong, Zhilong Chen Jul 2021

Optimization Of Urban Metro-Based Underground Logistics System Network With Hub-And-Spoke Layout, Ren Rui, Wanjie Hu, Jianjun Dong, Zhilong Chen

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Dual application of passenger commuting and underground logistics based on urban metro (M-ULS) provides a solution for traffic congestion. A three-stage optimization approach for the hub-and-spoke M-ULS network is proposed. An Entropy-TOPSIS model for underground flow screening was established based on indicators of freight flows unity, order priority and regional accessibility, considering facility capacity constraints, a location-allocation-routing combinatorial model with construction and operation costs objectives is proposed, Set Coverage Exact Algorithm, Adaptive Immunity Clone Selection Algorithm and Floyd-Warshall Algorithm are developed. Geographic information statistics of Nanjing is applied as the benchmark for real-world simulation. Results show that the modeling …


Research On Simulation Experiment Support Technology For Complex Sos Of Live And Constructive Symbiosis, Wu Xi, Ma Jun Jul 2021

Research On Simulation Experiment Support Technology For Complex Sos Of Live And Constructive Symbiosis, Wu Xi, Ma Jun

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The technology of simulation experiment for System of Systems (SoS) is very important in research of complex SoS. The operation SoS is typical complex SoS.Based on the concept of parallel system, symbiotic simulation, digital twin, etc., the main characteristics of the technology are summarized. Focus on the architecture of complex system simulation experiment environment, the experiment environment architecture, hybrid simulation driving mechanism and virtual real data access mode are studied. A feasible method is provided to carry out the complex SoS experiment of multi domain joint, data fusion, resource integration and human-computer integration, and the comprehensive application of …


Research On A Dynamically Perceptive Connectivity Restoration Method, Hua Xiang, Baohua Li, Hongjuan Yao, Wang Zhao, Jiaxian Zuo Jul 2021

Research On A Dynamically Perceptive Connectivity Restoration Method, Hua Xiang, Baohua Li, Hongjuan Yao, Wang Zhao, Jiaxian Zuo

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The cluster communication network has the characteristics of time-varying topology, strong node mobility, and unstable link status, etc. It is difficult to maintain a stable topology. The network is divided into disconnected subgroups. In order to solve the communication problem between different groups, the cooperative relay node is introduced and a dynamic-sensing connection recovery method is proposed. A cooperative communication model is built and the mathematical expression of link quality indicators is deduced, which designs a multi-objective link evaluation function and achieves the optimal relay location planning through a multi-objective connectivity recovery algorithm. Simulation results show that the …


Networked Simulation And It's Development Trend, Duan Hong, Xiaogang Qiu Jul 2021

Networked Simulation And It's Development Trend, Duan Hong, Xiaogang Qiu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Carrying out simulating whenever and wherever possible as well as the large-scale trend of simulation lead to the demand of networked simulation.. Through the changes of range, from model interconnection, experimental collaboration and domain simulation collaboration, three layers of meanings of networked simulation are analyzed; The characteristics of networked simulation are summarized from five aspects, pattern, application, target, focus, and morphology. The idea that the networked simulation will bring changes to the simulation application of the activity scope and method, resource construction, resource verification, organizational structure, and so on is proposed. By sorting out the development process …


Research On Generating Technology For Equipment Standard Set Based On Uaf Modeling, Shuofang Zheng, Ruiheng He, Wenming Ren Jul 2021

Research On Generating Technology For Equipment Standard Set Based On Uaf Modeling, Shuofang Zheng, Ruiheng He, Wenming Ren

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to meet the requirements of equipment standardization work of top-down design of current era, the modeling principles and methods of Unified Architecture Frame (UAF) are studied. Focus on the construction of four standard view models specified by UAF, Standards taxonomy, Standards structure, Standards roadmap, Standards traceability, the correlation model of operation perspective, requirement perspective and resource perspective are analyzed to form the requirement-driven equipment standard set generation technology. A new standard generation mechanism oriented to use scenarios and closely related to equipment development needs is established, and a new entry point for equipment standardization is proposed. The …


Study On Universal Characteristics Of Insect Population Ecological Network, Guilan Luo, Hongjun Hao, Wang Xiao, Zhang Mei Jul 2021

Study On Universal Characteristics Of Insect Population Ecological Network, Guilan Luo, Hongjun Hao, Wang Xiao, Zhang Mei

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to evaluate the current state of insect ecological development in Erhai wetland, complex network theory is used to construct a topological structure model of insect ecological network with insect populations as network nodes and correlations as edges. By analyzing the characteristic parameters of the model, it is concluded that the insect ecological network conforms to the characteristics of small world and scale-free network, and the node degree distribution obeys the power law distribution. The method of destroying the topology is used to simulate the dynamic evolution of the network ecology. The study shows that the disappearance of …


Study On Task Allocation Of Uav Swarm Based On Cognitive Control, Ruixuan Wei, Zichen Wu Jul 2021

Study On Task Allocation Of Uav Swarm Based On Cognitive Control, Ruixuan Wei, Zichen Wu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: A centralized allocation method for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) swarm real-time task allocation is proposed. Based on the real-time battlefield situation, this method relies on the coordination scheduling layer to make allocation decisions, generates the strike order according to the strike efficiency ratio, and makes rolling optimization for real-time battlefield situation, so that the allocation results can always maintain the balance between optimization and efficiency within the current cognitive range. Particle swarm optimization (PSO) is used to solve the task assignment problem. In particular, a 2-D particle 0-1 coding and correction method for nonstandard particles is designed. The simulation …


Simulation And Optimization Of Supersonic Drag Characteristics Of Blunt Cone Ascender, Xiazhen Liu, Yuan Wu, Li Qi, Zhao Rui, Zhang Jian, Zhonghua Lu Jul 2021

Simulation And Optimization Of Supersonic Drag Characteristics Of Blunt Cone Ascender, Xiazhen Liu, Yuan Wu, Li Qi, Zhao Rui, Zhang Jian, Zhonghua Lu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Reducing shock drag is an important objective of the aerodynamic optimization of Mars ascenders. The CFD(Computational Fluid Dynamics) method is used to study the supersonic drag characteristics of a typical blunt cone ascender. Under the design constraints of slenderness ratio of 0.42, 13 groups busbar shape set of zero-lift drag are compared, and the longitudinal static and dynamic stability are discussed. The research results show that, under the design constraints, the blunt shape with large bulbous and a gently sloped conical surface has low drag characteristics. The reason is that, after passing through the bulbous, the supersonic airflow …


Uniform Experimental Design Of Constrained Region Based On Evolutionary Algorithm, Jianing Wei, Hao Hao, Qutong Chang, Lin Tao, Zhang Hu Jul 2021

Uniform Experimental Design Of Constrained Region Based On Evolutionary Algorithm, Jianing Wei, Hao Hao, Qutong Chang, Lin Tao, Zhang Hu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The parameters of a simulation system are usually generated by the experimental design. Aiming at high design difficulty and computational cost of the uniform experimental design, of the constraint region, a two-stage differential evolutionary algorithm is further improved. The design is modeled as a constrained optimization problem. A strategy combining distribution estimation algorithm (EDA) and differential evolution (DE) is adopted. A point-deletion method is proposed to reduce the time complexity of optimizing the population uniformity. To demonstrate the advantages, the test instances and engineering applications are used in experimental analysis. The experimental results show that the performance, stability, and …


Study On Interior Space Pedestrian Evacuation Model Elite Chaos Search Strategy, Wei Juan, Zhongyu Li, You Lei, Yangyong Guo, Zhihai Tang, Zhouyi Hu Jul 2021

Study On Interior Space Pedestrian Evacuation Model Elite Chaos Search Strategy, Wei Juan, Zhongyu Li, You Lei, Yangyong Guo, Zhihai Tang, Zhouyi Hu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to improve traditional field model of easily falling into the queue problem during simulating the evacuation of dense crowds, an improved pedestrian evacuation model in interior space is proposed based on the elite chaos search strategy. The pedestrian mobile income at each moment is calculated in combination with the field value, capacity and average speed, and a field model for pedestrian evacuation is presented. On this basis, the objective optimization function of the minimum evacuation time and minimum queue length is given, and the elite chaos search strategy is used to achieve the above objective function solution, …


Fast Alignment Of Bim Products Based On Structure Matching, Xiaojun Liu, Changyan He, Liu Chang, Jinyuan Jia Jul 2021

Fast Alignment Of Bim Products Based On Structure Matching, Xiaojun Liu, Changyan He, Liu Chang, Jinyuan Jia

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The fast alignment of BIM products based on structure matching is realized. An Item-based Structure Graph (ISG) is proposed as the structure-aware shape descriptor for BIM products. An improved graph matching algorithm upon Factorized Graph Matching (FGM) is implemented in ISG matching, in which the mismatch caused by symmetry switching is avoided. Further extension is made to support the alignment under partial matching for BIM products from the same family. The experiment result shows that ISG can meet the characteristics of BIM products, improve the efficiency and accuracy, and can be applied in dealing with products alignment, BIM data …


Position And Attitude Estimation Based On Combination Matching In Calibration Area, Cai Peng, Chaoping Shen, Hongyan Li Jul 2021

Position And Attitude Estimation Based On Combination Matching In Calibration Area, Cai Peng, Chaoping Shen, Hongyan Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Vision navigation technology of scene matching needs hardware to measure the distance and attitude of the camera. A method of position and attitude estimation based on the combination of feature points in the calibration area is proposed. The software can get the camera position and attitude of the real-time image by selecting the best set of Scale-Invariant Feature Transform(SIFT) feature matching points of the reference image calibration area of the real-time image, and calculating the local coordinates of the ground of SIFT feature matching points based on the triangle internal linear interpolation method, using space resection, avoids the defect …


Numerical Simulation Of Aerodynamic Characteristics For Double-All-Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Based On Computational Fluid Dynamics Theory, Kuizhi Yue, Zhang Yuan, Liangliang Cheng, Dazhao Yu Jul 2021

Numerical Simulation Of Aerodynamic Characteristics For Double-All-Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Based On Computational Fluid Dynamics Theory, Kuizhi Yue, Zhang Yuan, Liangliang Cheng, Dazhao Yu

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Follow the rapid progress of the nation's blue ocean strategic projection capability of sea power, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with double-all-wing configuration is studied to match the trend. The UAV is conceptually designed by CATIA software, the aerodynamic characteristic of the model is numerically simulated by computational fluid dynamics (Computational Fluid Dynamics, CFD) theory, and the performance of the UAV to take off from the aircraft carrier is also analyzed. The lift coefficient, drag coefficient and lift-drag ratio of the double-all-wing UAV model with a angle of attack of 0 can reach 0.596 2, 0.037 6 and 15.824 …


High Adaptability Vehicle Network Communication Protocol Based On Aodv, Wang Tong, Gao Shan, Tianshu Dai Jul 2021

High Adaptability Vehicle Network Communication Protocol Based On Aodv, Wang Tong, Gao Shan, Tianshu Dai

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Routing protocol is an essential part of vehicular ad-hoc network (VANET). According to the characteristics of frequent changes of vehicle node location in urban environment, an AODV routing protocol based on Network Topology Changes (NTCAODV) is proposed. According to the speed and relative position information, by calculating the stability coefficient of nodes, the link connection is established on the basis of principle of "optimal stability", and the idea of extended loop is improved according to recorded the link establishment time. Simulation results show that NTCAODV routing protocol has good performance in various urban environments, improves …


Evaluation Method On Multi-Stage Bayes Information Fusion For Scatters Hwil Simulation, Yecheng Wang, Ma Jing, Congjun Jin, Jie Li, Bin Shi Jul 2021

Evaluation Method On Multi-Stage Bayes Information Fusion For Scatters Hwil Simulation, Yecheng Wang, Ma Jing, Congjun Jin, Jie Li, Bin Shi

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: In order to simulate the complex 3D target in the RF HWIL (hardware in the loop simulation) system, the equivalence framework of multiple scattering centers of complex 3D target for three stages of outfield test data, mathematics simulation data and HWIL data are introduced. Using the pre-test information as each stage for transmission, evaluation method is designed by multi-stage Bayes information fusion for HWIL simulation. Based on prior information of outfield test data and mathematics simulation data, by using Bayes information fusion theory, the average data reconstruction of each stage is obtained and compared and high reliability …


Collaborative Optimization Of Ship Stowage Plan And Yard Container Unloading For Container Terminal, Zhixiong Liu, Hanwen Qian, Jialan Yan Jul 2021

Collaborative Optimization Of Ship Stowage Plan And Yard Container Unloading For Container Terminal, Zhixiong Liu, Hanwen Qian, Jialan Yan

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: Stowage plan is an important component of the operation production for the container terminal, which directly affects the handling efficiency and shipping safety. The aim is minimizing the total reloading numbers of both the yard and the ship bay, in view of the constraint of ship heeling moment and loading for light upon heavy, the model is employed for collaborative optimization of stowage plan and yard unloading for multiple destination ports and multiple bays. The hybrid evolutionary strategy algorithm is adopted with the local search algorithm. As to ship stowage play for multiple bays, a heuristic rule for the …


Simulation Evaluation For Service Facilities Distribution And Flow Lines Optimization On Urban Rail Transfer Station, Liu Feng, Chunfu Shao, Hongfei Jia, Chunjiao Dong Jul 2021

Simulation Evaluation For Service Facilities Distribution And Flow Lines Optimization On Urban Rail Transfer Station, Liu Feng, Chunfu Shao, Hongfei Jia, Chunjiao Dong

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The rationality of passenger flow lines design and service facilities distribution inside urban rail transfer station directly affects the passenger's transfer efficiency. The Simulation technology are used to evaluate the station's transfer efficiency, and the optimal plan can be proposed, which can not only avoid the crowded passenger flow, but also improve the efficiency. The features of peak passenger flow are considered, the service level of the passenger's stay time is given, the change of congested area's passenger flow density is expressed in the form of time-varying chart. Combined with the overall chart of the average passenger flow density, …


Transmission Process Prediction Of Novel Coronavirus Based On System Dynamics, Xuepeng Lu, Shang Jiao, Junhui Zhao, Lulu Lü, Zhou Li Jul 2021

Transmission Process Prediction Of Novel Coronavirus Based On System Dynamics, Xuepeng Lu, Shang Jiao, Junhui Zhao, Lulu Lü, Zhou Li

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: The transmission characteristics of novel coronavirus is considered and a new SE4IR2 model based on the principle of system dynamics is proposed. The US epidemic data from June to November is used to set the isolation rate and other parameters, and the SE4IR2 model is used to fit, analyze and predict the development of the epidemic trend in the next stage. The empirical part uses the data from June to November in the United States to achieve the parameters of the SE4IR2 model, obtains the parameter values in December and January through the time series prediction model, and compares …


An Improved Earned Value Management Method Integrating Quality And Safety, Brian Briggs Jul 2021

An Improved Earned Value Management Method Integrating Quality And Safety, Brian Briggs

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The construction industry invests significant time and money to improve quality and safety while reducing cost and schedule impacts. The industry has a sincere desire to improve construction project management methods to improve efficiency. Historically, quality and safety underperformances result from undermanaged quality control and safety activities. The cost and schedule impacts associated with poor quality work have always had an impact on construction operations. The unprecedented challenges and uncertainties of COVID-19 highlighted the need to improve the Earned Value Management (EVM) method within construction to reflect these quality and safety activities. The central goal of this dissertation is to …


Study Of Friction And Wear Effects In Aluminum Parts Manufactured Via Single Point Incremental Forming Process Using Petroleum And Vegetable Oil-Based Lubricants, Jose M. Diabb Zavala, Oscar Martinez-Romero, Alex Elias-Zuniga, Hector Manuel Leija Gutierrez, Alejandro Estrada-De La Vega, Jaime Taha-Tijerina Jul 2021

Study Of Friction And Wear Effects In Aluminum Parts Manufactured Via Single Point Incremental Forming Process Using Petroleum And Vegetable Oil-Based Lubricants, Jose M. Diabb Zavala, Oscar Martinez-Romero, Alex Elias-Zuniga, Hector Manuel Leija Gutierrez, Alejandro Estrada-De La Vega, Jaime Taha-Tijerina

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Faculty Publications

This paper focuses on studying how mineral oil, sunflower, soybean, and corn lubricants influence friction and wear effects during the manufacturing of aluminum parts via the single point incremental forming (SPIF) process. To identify how friction, surface roughness, and wear change during the SPIF of aluminum parts, Stribeck curves were plotted as a function of the SPIF process parameters such as vertical step size, wall angle, and tool tip semi-spherical diameter. Furthermore, lubricant effects on the surface of the formed parts are examined by energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images, the Alicona optical 3D measurement system, …


Mitigating Insider Threat Risks In Cyber-Physical Manufacturing Systems, Jinwoo Song Jul 2021

Mitigating Insider Threat Risks In Cyber-Physical Manufacturing Systems, Jinwoo Song

Dissertations - ALL

Cyber-Physical Manufacturing System (CPMS)—a next generation manufacturing system—seamlessly integrates digital and physical domains via the internet or computer networks. It will enable drastic improvements in production flexibility, capacity, and cost-efficiency. However, enlarged connectivity and accessibility from the integration can yield unintended security concerns. The major concern arises from cyber-physical attacks, which can cause damages to the physical domain while attacks originate in the digital domain. Especially, such attacks can be performed by insiders easily but in a more critical manner: Insider Threats.

Insiders can be defined as anyone who is or has been affiliated with a system. Insiders have knowledge …


Review Of Data Mining Techniques For Detecting Churners In The Telecommunication Industry, Mahmoud Ewieda, Mohamed Ismail Roushdy, Essam Shaaban Jul 2021

Review Of Data Mining Techniques For Detecting Churners In The Telecommunication Industry, Mahmoud Ewieda, Mohamed Ismail Roushdy, Essam Shaaban

Future Computing and Informatics Journal

The telecommunication sector has been developed rapidly and with large amounts of data obtained as a result of increasing in the number of subscribers, modern techniques, data-based applications, and services. As well as better awareness of customer requirements and excellent quality that meets their satisfaction. This satisfaction raises rivalry between firms to maintain the quality of their services and upgrade them. These data can be helpfully extracted for analysis and used for predicting churners. Researchers around the world have conducted important research to understand the uses of Data mining (DM) that can be used to predict customers' churn. This …


A Dea Approach Towards To The Evaluation Of Iot Applications In Intelligent Ports, Guo-Ya Gan, Hsuan-Shih Lee, Jia-Yi Liu Jul 2021

A Dea Approach Towards To The Evaluation Of Iot Applications In Intelligent Ports, Guo-Ya Gan, Hsuan-Shih Lee, Jia-Yi Liu

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

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Comparing Behavioral Theories To Predict Consumer Interest To Participate In Energy Sharing, Julia Morgan, Casey I. Canfield Jul 2021

Comparing Behavioral Theories To Predict Consumer Interest To Participate In Energy Sharing, Julia Morgan, Casey I. Canfield

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Consumer investment in distributed energy resources (DERs) is increasing the penetration of renewable energy in the grid. In some cases, DERs produce more electricity than needed by the owner and this excess electricity is sold to the utility (e.g., net metering). In contrast, energy sharing allows a facilitator, which may or may not be the utility, to redistribute excess renewable electricity to fellow community members directly. However, little is known about consumer interest in participating in this type of arrangement. This preregistered study uses structural equation modeling to compare two behavioral theories, Value-Belief-Norm and Diffusion of Innovation, to predict consumer …


Healthcare Data Analytics For Predicting Health Outcomes Of Older Adults And Emergency Responses Of Aged Care Facilities, Nazmus Sakib Jul 2021

Healthcare Data Analytics For Predicting Health Outcomes Of Older Adults And Emergency Responses Of Aged Care Facilities, Nazmus Sakib

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The United States (US) is experiencing rapid growth in its older adult population, who may suffer from multiple chronic diseases, injuries, and impairments. To meet with the excess demand without compromising the quality of care for older adults, the current aged care systems, such as nursing home systems, will face unprecedented challenges of healthcare resource shortage with rising costs. Accurate prediction of health outcomes of individual older adults will facilitate the aged care professionals to better prioritize healthcare resources for the most at-risk individuals with more focused care and provide more proactive and individualized treatment and care delivery. In addition, …


Amazon Robotic Service (Ars), Patil Girija, John Mareena, Jin Fenny, Kandula Swapna, Ketsaraporn Kaewkhiaolueang Jul 2021

Amazon Robotic Service (Ars), Patil Girija, John Mareena, Jin Fenny, Kandula Swapna, Ketsaraporn Kaewkhiaolueang

Engineering and Technology Management Student Projects

Warehouse robots are the most effective replacement to minimize the pressure and availability of manual labor. The warehouse robots are mainly used for heavy lifting, picking up packages, transporting, and other tasks in the facility. The growing market of Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and machine learning in the warehouse industry is forecasted to grow in the robots market in the near future. In order to build the final product i.e technology roadmap our team did market research, analysed competitors for the company, identified target customers, analyzed market, product and pricing strategy and at the end came up with the …


Deployment Policies To Reliably Maintain And Maximize Expected Coverage In A Wireless Sensor Network, Nicholas T. Boardman Jul 2021

Deployment Policies To Reliably Maintain And Maximize Expected Coverage In A Wireless Sensor Network, Nicholas T. Boardman

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The long-term operation of a wireless sensor network (WSN) requires the deployment of new sensors over time to restore any loss in network coverage and communication ability resulting from sensor failures. Over the course of several deployment actions it is important to consider the cost of maintaining the WSN in addition to any desired performance measures such as coverage, connectivity, or reliability. The resulting problem formulation is approached first through a time-based deployment model in which the network is restored to a fixed size at periodic time intervals. The network destruction spectrum (D-spectrum) has been introduced to estimate reliability and …


Optimization Of Vaccine Supply Chains In Low- And Middle-Income Countries Utilizing Drones, Maximilian Kolter Jul 2021

Optimization Of Vaccine Supply Chains In Low- And Middle-Income Countries Utilizing Drones, Maximilian Kolter

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Despite tremendous efforts from governments and humanitarian organizations, millions of children in low- and low-middle-income countries (LICs and LMICs) are still excluded from the benefits of immunization. The vaccine distribution in LICs and LMICs is challenging for several reasons, such as limited cold chain capacities, vaccine wastage, uncertain demand, and lack of access to immunization services. A promising avenue to address these issues is the utilization of drones for vaccine delivery. Drones can fly at high speed on direct paths and could enable on-demand deliveries to mitigate limited storage capacities. Further, their independence of road networks could allow them reaching …