Title :
Simulating the Panama Canal: present and future
Author :
Franzese, Luiz Augusto G ; Abdenur, Luiz Otávio ; Botter, Rui Carlos ; Starks, Darrel ; Cano, Arnoldo R.
Author_Institution :
Paragon Consulting Solutions, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Abstract :
This paper presents the methodologies and preliminary results of the project to develop a simulation model of the Panama Canal, one of the most famous waterway and locks system of the world. The case is based on the project conducted by Rockwell Software and Paragon Consulting Solutions, helping Panama Canal Authority design a strategic planning tool, based on Arena simulation software.
Keywords :
digital simulation; geophysics computing; strategic planning; town and country planning; water resources; Arena simulation software; Panama Canal simulation; Paragon Consulting Solutions; Rockwell Software; strategic planning tool; Animation; Calendars; Capacity planning; Floors; Irrigation; Logic; Navigation; Predictive models; Statistics; Traffic control;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 2004. Proceedings of the 2004 Winter
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8786-4
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2004.1371537
