A Novel Through Capacity Model for One-way Channel Based on Characteristics of the Vessel Traffic Flow

Vessel traffic flow is a key parameter for channel-through capacity and is of great significance to vessel traffic management, channel and port design and navigational risk evaluation. Based on the study of parameters of characteristics of vessel traffic flow related to channel-through capacity, thi...

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Main Authors: Yuanyuan Nie, Kezhong Liu, Xuri Xin, Qing Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gdynia Maritime University 2017-09-01
Series:TransNav: International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation
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Online Access:http://www.transnav.eu/files/A Novel Through Capacity Model for One-way Channel Based on Characteristics of the Vessel Traffic Flow,753.pdf
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spelling doaj-2d90717c5d284e66bcbc0ef97c1063b12020-11-24T22:30:01ZengGdynia Maritime UniversityTransNav: International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation2083-64732083-64812017-09-0111349550210.12716/1001.11.03.16753A Novel Through Capacity Model for One-way Channel Based on Characteristics of the Vessel Traffic FlowYuanyuan NieKezhong LiuXuri XinQing YuVessel traffic flow is a key parameter for channel-through capacity and is of great significance to vessel traffic management, channel and port design and navigational risk evaluation. Based on the study of parameters of characteristics of vessel traffic flow related to channel-through capacity, this paper puts forward a brand-new mathematical model for one-way channel-through capacity in which parameters of channel length, vessel arrival rate and velocity difference in different vessels are involved and a theoretical calculating mechanism for the channel-through capacity is provided. In order to verify availability and reliability of the model, extensive simulation studies have been carried out and based on the historical AIS data, an analytical case study on the Xiazhimen Channel validating the proposed model is presented. Both simulation studies and the case study show that the proposed model is valid and all relative parameters can be readjusted and optimized to further improve the channel-through capacity. Thus, all studies demonstrate that the model is valuable for channel design and vessel management.http://www.transnav.eu/files/A Novel Through Capacity Model for One-way Channel Based on Characteristics of the Vessel Traffic Flow,753.pdfMaritime TrafficVessel Traffic Service (VTS)Vessel Traffic FlowOne-Way ChannelXiazhimen ChannelMathematical ModelAutomatic Identification System (AIS)
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author Yuanyuan Nie
Kezhong Liu
Xuri Xin
Qing Yu
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Kezhong Liu
Xuri Xin
Qing Yu
A Novel Through Capacity Model for One-way Channel Based on Characteristics of the Vessel Traffic Flow
TransNav: International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation
Maritime Traffic
Vessel Traffic Service (VTS)
Vessel Traffic Flow
One-Way Channel
Xiazhimen Channel
Mathematical Model
Automatic Identification System (AIS)
author_facet Yuanyuan Nie
Kezhong Liu
Xuri Xin
Qing Yu
author_sort Yuanyuan Nie
title A Novel Through Capacity Model for One-way Channel Based on Characteristics of the Vessel Traffic Flow
title_short A Novel Through Capacity Model for One-way Channel Based on Characteristics of the Vessel Traffic Flow
title_full A Novel Through Capacity Model for One-way Channel Based on Characteristics of the Vessel Traffic Flow
title_fullStr A Novel Through Capacity Model for One-way Channel Based on Characteristics of the Vessel Traffic Flow
title_full_unstemmed A Novel Through Capacity Model for One-way Channel Based on Characteristics of the Vessel Traffic Flow
title_sort novel through capacity model for one-way channel based on characteristics of the vessel traffic flow
publisher Gdynia Maritime University
series TransNav: International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation
issn 2083-6473
2083-6481
publishDate 2017-09-01
description Vessel traffic flow is a key parameter for channel-through capacity and is of great significance to vessel traffic management, channel and port design and navigational risk evaluation. Based on the study of parameters of characteristics of vessel traffic flow related to channel-through capacity, this paper puts forward a brand-new mathematical model for one-way channel-through capacity in which parameters of channel length, vessel arrival rate and velocity difference in different vessels are involved and a theoretical calculating mechanism for the channel-through capacity is provided. In order to verify availability and reliability of the model, extensive simulation studies have been carried out and based on the historical AIS data, an analytical case study on the Xiazhimen Channel validating the proposed model is presented. Both simulation studies and the case study show that the proposed model is valid and all relative parameters can be readjusted and optimized to further improve the channel-through capacity. Thus, all studies demonstrate that the model is valuable for channel design and vessel management.
topic Maritime Traffic
Vessel Traffic Service (VTS)
Vessel Traffic Flow
One-Way Channel
Xiazhimen Channel
Mathematical Model
Automatic Identification System (AIS)
url http://www.transnav.eu/files/A Novel Through Capacity Model for One-way Channel Based on Characteristics of the Vessel Traffic Flow,753.pdf
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