Traffic Service Position System No. 1B: Long-range planning tools

Abstract

This article describes the issues involved in operator services planning and the structure of the computer tools developed to address these issues. The approach to long-range planning of operator services networks is very flexible, and the availability of the Traffic Service Position System No. 1B further enhances this flexibility. This planning effort is a complex process that has been automated by computer tools that are both accurate and user-friendly.