Neural network ensemble approach to pushed convoys dispatching problems

• Autorzy: Radonjic A. , Pjavcevic D. , Maras V.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper investigates the use of neural networks (NNs) for the problem of assigning push boats to barge convoys in inland waterway transportation (IWT). Push boat‒barge convoy assignmentsare part of the daily decision-making process done by dispatchers in IWT companiesforwhich a decision support tool does not exist. The aim of this paper is to develop a Neural Network Ensemble (NNE) model that will be able to assist in push boat‒barge convoy assignments based on the push boat power.The primary objective of this paper is to derive an NNE model for calculation of push boat Shaft Powers (SHPs) by using less than 100% of the experimental data available. The NNE model is applied to a real-world case of more than one shipping company from the Republic of Serbia, which is encountered on the Danube River. The solution obtained from the NNE model is compared toreal-world full-scale speed/power measurements carried out on Serbian push boats,as well as with the results obtained from the previous NNE model. It is found that the model is highly accurate, with scope for further improvements

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Polish Maritime Research
• Rocznik: 2020
• Tom: 27
• Numer: 1
• Opis fizyczny: p.70-82,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Radonjic A.

• Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 305, 11000 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

autor

Pjavcevic D.

• Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 305, 11000 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

autor

Maras V.

• Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 305, 11000 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

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DOI

10.2478/pomr-2020-0008