Including spaceflight in the transportation matrix: the whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Q3 Social Sciences

World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research Pub Date : 2018-01-30 DOI:10.1504/WRITR.2018.10010612

D. Howard

引用次数: 2

Abstract

The role of spaceflight is evolving. Innovative systems insert an increasing number of assets into orbital slots for the private and public sectors. Private space transportation systems currently transport cargo to the international space station. Private operators will soon be transporting people as well. Despite these strides forward, space transportation is only now gaining traction as the sixth mode. The paper provides policy support for this position, frames the inquiry as to spaceflight's relationship to other modes of transportation, performs a plurality analysis and discusses the feasibility of applying some basic logistics research to help manage these intermodal relationships.

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将航天纳入运输矩阵:整体大于各部分之和

航天的作用正在演变。创新系统为私营和公共部门注入了越来越多的资产。目前，私人太空运输系统将货物运送到国际空间站。私人运营商也将很快开始运送乘客。尽管取得了这些进步，但太空运输现在只是作为第六种方式获得牵引力。本文为这一立场提供了政策支持，对航天与其他运输方式的关系进行了探究，进行了多元分析，并讨论了应用一些基础物流研究来帮助管理这些多式联运关系的可行性。

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World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research Social Sciences-Geography, Planning and Development

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1.70

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期刊介绍： There is an increasing demand for transportation solutions that are responsive, safe, sustainable, smart and cost-efficient. This has resulted in increased emphasis on responsive intermodal transportation systems. WRITR provides an international forum for the critical evaluation and dissemination of research and development in all areas related to intermodal transportation. Research disseminated via WRITR has significant impact on both theory and practice, and is of value to academics, practitioners and policy makers in this field. Topics covered include: -International trade and transportation -Infrastructure, network design and optimisation -Design, planning and control of transportation systems -Intermodal, intelligent and sustainable transportation solutions -Transportation modes (air, rail, road, sea, pipe) -Transportation cost/benefit analysis -Railroad, terminal and port development -Port/terminal operations and management -Warehousing and inventory management -Transportation regulations, standards and security -Environmental impact, liability and insurance -Risk analysis and management -Information technology and decision support systems -Strategic alliances and relationship management -Government involvement and incentives