A Combined Discrete-Continuous Simulation Model for Analyzing Train-Pedestrian Interactions
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2016
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Computer simulation has defined itself as a reliable method for the analysis of stochastic and dynamic complex systems in both academic and practical applications. This is largely attributed to the advent and evolution of several simulation taxonomies, such as, Discrete Event Simulation, Continuous Simulation, System Dynamics, Agent-Based Modeling, and hybrid approaches, e.g., combined discrete-continuous simulation, etc. Each of these simulation methods works best for certain types of problems. In this paper, a discrete-continuous simulation approach is described for studying train and pedestrian traffic interactions for purposes of decision support. A practical operations problem related to commodity train operation within two small towns in Alberta, Canada, is then used to demonstrate the implementation of the approach within the Simphony.NET simulation system. Simulation results generated are presented.
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Ekyalimpa, R., Werner, M., Hague, S., AbouRizk, S., & Porter, N. (2016, December). A combined discrete-continuous simulation model for analyzing train-pedestrian interactions. In 2016 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC) (pp. 1583-1594). IEEE.https://doi.org/10.1109/WSC.2016.7822208