Table 3 Best identified solutions with respect to Transit Times or Cost, by scenario.

From: Comparative modelling of drone interventions with traditional logistics modes for expedited and equitable deliveries

 

Best ITT Solution

(within constraints)

Best Cost Solution

(within constraints)

Scenario ID

Max. ITT (mins)

Cost (£)

Emissions (kg CO2-eq.)

Fleet Comp.

Max. ITT (mins)

Cost (£)

Emissions (kg CO2-eq.)

Fleet Comp.

V*

B

D

V*

B

D

Soton_Baseline

      

209

377

15.4

4

0

0

Soton_Suit_90

51

824

47.8

8

0

0

85

488

23.2

5

0

0

Soton_Suit_240

51

824

47.8

8

0

0

209

377

15.4

4

0

0

Soton_All_90

33

880

28.9

1

0

10

85

488

23.2

5

0

0

Soton_All_240

33

880

28.9

1

0

10

209

377

15.4

4

0

0

IOW_Baseline

      

198

183

6.6

2

0

0

IOW_Suit_90

30

410

23.3

4

0

0

90

183

6.3

1

5

0

IOW_Suit_240

30

410

23.3

4

0

0

198

183

6.6

2

0

0

IOW_All_90

19

345

9.4

0

0

4

90

183

6.3

1

5

0

IOW_All_240

19

345

9.4

0

0

4

198

183

6.6

2

0

0

Heb_Baseline

      

297

476

47.3

2(6)

0

0

Heb_All_480

117

1103

9.1

0(1)

0

6

      

Heb_UAVx_480

117

1113

9.4

0

0

6

      
  1. *Local arrangements in place on islands for short-distance drop-off to ferry terminals. Number in brackets indicates the quantity of these transfers. ITT in-transit time, V van, B bike, D UAV/drone.
  2. Results extracted from parameter sweeps, meaning other solutions that offer a compromise of these extremes may also exist.