A Simulation Framework For UAV-Aided Humanitarian Logistics

Robert M. van Steenbergen; Martijn Mes

A Simulation Framework For UAV-Aided Humanitarian Logistics

Robert M. van Steenbergen, Martijn Mes

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Abstract

This paper presents a generic simulation framework for the evaluation of humanitarian logistics, which can easily be tailored to a specific disaster scenario. Within the framework, various methods can be implemented for the planning and control of vehicles in affected areas. The aim is to explore how emerging technologies, specifically Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), can contribute to humanitarian logistics. We illustrate the application of the framework by modeling the distribution of relief goods after the earthquake on Sulawesi, Indonesia in 2018.

Original language	English
Pages	1372
Number of pages	1383
Publication status	Published - 2020
Event	Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2020: Simulation Drives Innovation - Virtual Conference, Orlando, United States Duration: 14 Dec 2020 → 18 Dec 2020 http://meetings2.informs.org/wordpress/wsc2020/

Conference

Conference	Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2020
Abbreviated title	WSC 2020
Country/Territory	United States
City	Orlando
Period	14/12/20 → 18/12/20
Internet address	http://meetings2.informs.org/wordpress/wsc2020/

Keywords

Humanitarian logistics
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Simulation
Disaster Management
Geographical information systems

UN SDGs

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A Simulation Framework For UAV-Aided Humanitarian Logistics

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