Computer Program for Calculating the Performance of Urban Emergency Service Systems: User's Manual (Batch Processing) Program Version 75-001 (Batch)

摘要

Use of a computer program written in PL/1 language to implement mathematical models for numerically evaluating certain performance characteristics of urban emergency service systems (e.g., police, medical and fire services) is described. The program is in the public domain, making it available to anyone wishing to use it. The PL/1 program indicates the major needs of the user community based on its use in certain M.I.T. courses and in two greater Boston area communities. The user's manual contains the following sections: (1) reviews of model assumptions, data requirements, and outputs; (2) outlines of illustrative applications of the models; (3) illustrations of a basic sample run without using any of the advanced features of the computer program; (4) details of all of the options that are included to facilitate implementation in complex urban environments; (5) definitions and conventions used in certain complicated situations such as those involving overlapping districts; and (6) a concise, technical summary of program use.