A lift simulation prototype
V.C. Galpin and S.T. Rock
Software Practice and Experience, 25(3):251-270, March 1995.
Abstract
We present a simple simulation of lift (or elevator) operation
that has been developed as a prototype to address the need for
the development of such systems. We first define the type of
simulation that has been developed as a discrete-event, dynamic,
stochastic simulation. To do this, we present an overview of
pertinent research in computer simulation, and identify some
ambiguity in the use of terminology. We then describe the system
that we have developed. Next we discuss the decisions taken in
its realisation, which are related to our research overview, and
end by identifying some areas that we feel warrant further
development.
We believe that such a simulation can provide an
important tool for the designers of lift systems. This prototype
demonstrates its feasibility.
Keywords
Simulation, model, lift, objective function, discrete-event.
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