Simulation Australia Transport SIG

Transport Special Interest Group

At the September 2008 Executive Meeting, it was decided to gauge interest in forming a Transport SIG.

Objective

To facilitate a coordinated approach to Transport simulation related activities in order to maximise opportunities for Australian industry and benefits to users.

Activities

Provide a regular forum for engagement of the simulation industry and Transport agencies, to facilitate dialogue, awareness and progression of key issues related to the use of simulation within the Transport environment
Maintain a shared awareness of the state of key issues related to the use of simulation within the Transport environment
Develop and implement a coordinated Action Plan to help address key issues that inhibit increased and effective utilisation of simulation within the Transport environment
Lobby governments and potential Transport agencies or end users as to the opportunities and benefits of simulation
Facilitate industry awareness of the Transport market including user needs and key issues
Facilitate promotion and demonstrations of industry capabilities
Provide the facility for a user / industry communications channel prior to the development of specific opportunities
Facilitating teaming of suppliers.

Scope

The aspects of Transport covered by this SIG are activities relating to the following sub-sectors, for which modelling and simulation may be beneficial:

Civil Aviation
Road
Rail
Maritime
Logistics / Distribution

Terms of Reference

Refer to the Terms of Reference for further details.

Committee

To move this forward, an Interim Committee has been formed, as described in the Terms of Reference:

Name	Position	Organisation
	Chair	Sydac
	Committee Member	Thales Australia
	Secretary	SIAA
	Committee Member	QinetiQ Consulting
	Committee Member	Truscott - Crisis Leaders

Meetings

Download:

Minutes of Meeting 13^th May 2009

Reference Material

European Trends

EU Road Transport Policy and Infrastructure - Directive 2003/59/EC: Driver Training (Transport Seminar, Ankara September 2006)
Periodic Training (European Transport Training Association)
Safe EU Driver - Handbook on Initial Qualifications and Periodic Training of Professional Drivers

Further Information

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