Abstract
ABSTRACT AS forest harvesting equipment becomes more expen-sive, short and long range planning becomes essen-tial. Computer simulation is a valuable planning tool. GPSS (General Purpose Simulation System) is a discrete event simulation language well suited to modeling forest harvesting systems and equipment. The main features of GPSS and development of a simulation model are presented. A whole tree harvesting system model has been developed using GPSS to estimate harvesting costs for many stand conditions in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and northern Wisconsin. A simulation model for testing a prototype piece of equipment such as the topwood harvester makes it possible to obtain a realistic view of the true capability of such a machine.
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