Simulation of the operation of personal rapid transit systems

摘要

This paper describes a computer simulation program developed by the author to study the operation of personal rapid transit (PRT) systems of any size and con-figuration. The control scheme is asynchronous with maneuvers commanded by wayside zone controllers. The simulation runs on a PC, is accurate in every detail, and can be used to run an operational system, which would have dual-redundant computers on the vehicles, at wayside to manage specific zones, and in a central location to manage the flow of empty vehicles and to perform other system-wide functions. Some results are given.