A computer simulation of full-tree field chipping and trucking.

Dennis P. Bradley; Frank E. Biltonen; Sharon A. Winsauer

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A computer simulation of full-tree field chipping and trucking.

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Authors:

Dennis P. Bradley, Frank E. Biltonen, Sharon A. Winsauer

Year:

1976

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Paper NC-129. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Describes a computerized model of a full-tree field chipping system from stump to mill using the GPSS simulation language. The program instructions reproduce the interactions, production, and costs for the various operations under given stand and operating conditions so a user can find the best way to operate his system.

Keywords

operations-research, harvesting, logging, production-planning, computer-program, pulpwood

Citation

Bradley, Dennis P.; Biltonen, Frank E.; Winsauer, Sharon A. 1976. A computer simulation of full-tree field chipping and trucking. Research Paper NC-129. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station