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Queuing Models for Multiple Chamber Locks

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  • C. Roger Glassey

    (University of California, Berkeley)

  • Sheldon M. Ross

    (University of California, Berkeley)

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Several models for predicting mean waiting times of river traffic at a multiple chamber lock were developed and tested. Mean waiting times predicted by the M / G /1 model differed significantly from observed times. Analysis of possible causes of failure of this model suggested a limited queue length M / G /1 model for one chamber, from which more accurate predictions were derived. For the two chamber system, an M / G /1 model with random batch size was developed. This model yields a lower bound for mean waiting time. These last two models can be used to predict system performance under various operating conditions.

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  • C. Roger Glassey & Sheldon M. Ross, 1976. "Queuing Models for Multiple Chamber Locks," Transportation Science, INFORMS, vol. 10(4), pages 391-404, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:ortrsc:v:10:y:1976:i:4:p:391-404
    DOI: 10.1287/trsc.10.4.391
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