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| Author: | Brotcorne, L. Laporte, G. Semet, F. |
| Title: | Ambulance location and relocation models |
| Journal: | European Journal of Operational Research
2003 : JUN, VOL. 147:3, p. 451-463 |
| Index terms: | Operational research Health service Probability |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The article traces the evolution of ambulance location and relocation models proposed over the past 30 years. The models are classified in two main categories. Deterministic models are used at the planning stage and ignore stochastic considerations regarding the availability of ambulances. Probabilistic models reflect the fact that ambulances operate as servers in a queueing system and cannot always answer a call. Dynamic models have been developed to repeatedly relocate ambulances throughout the day. |
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