Delivery by drone: An evaluation of unmanned aerial vehicle technology in reducing CO2 emissions in the delivery service industry

被引：258

作者：

Goodchild, Anne ^{[1
]}

Toy, Jordan ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Washington, Dept Civil & Environm Engn, 121E More Hall,Box 352700, Seattle, WA 98195 USA

来源：

TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT | 2018年 / 61卷

关键词：

UAV; Drone; CO2; VMT; Freight transportation; Emissions;

D O I：

10.1016/j.trd.2017.02.017

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

This research paper estimates carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and vehicle -miles traveled (VMT) levels of two delivery models, one by trucks and the other by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or "drones." Using several ArcGIS tools and emission standards within a framework of logistical and operational assumptions, it has been found that emission results vary greatly and are highly dependent on the energy requirements of the drone, as well as the distance it must travel and the number of recipients it serves. Still, general conditions are identified under which drones are likely to provide a CO2 benefit - when service zones are close to the depot, have small numbers of stops, or both. Additionally, measures of VMT for both modes were found to be relatively consistent with existing literature that compares traditional passenger travel with truck delivery. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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页码：58 / 67

页数：10

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