A Simulation Methodology for Analyzing Storage and Retrieval Systems.

Abstract

A model was built to simulate the 'small item' Warehouse Information Control System (WICS) located at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center. The model emphasizes the movement of computer-controlled Satellite Work Stations in the warehouse by using a Cartesian coordinate overlay to identify intersection and storage aisle reference points. Intersection turn codes and the vehicles' current positions and destinations determine the direction of vehicle movement. The model was validated using four criteria - face validity, internal validity, event validity, and variable parameter validity.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA020364

Entities

People

  • Richard W. Morgan

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Facilities
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Logistics
  • Oklahoma
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Stations
  • Vehicles
  • Work Stations

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Space