Area Efficient and Volume Efficient Algorithms for Loading Cargo

The proposed greater reliance upon airlifting military forces
demands that cargo loading time be minimized while utilization of
aircraft cargo compartment space is maximized. Two loading
algorithms have been developed with these goals in mind - a two
dimensional one for loading car go where all items must be placed
on the floor, and a three-dimensional one for cargo which can be
stacked. The three-dimensional algorithm consists of the twodimensional
algorithm and .1. special stacking algorithm. Tests
using randomly generated three-dimensional cargo lists indicate
that 90% area efficiencies for the two-dimensional and 80% volumetric
efficiencies for the three-dimensional algorithm are possible. These
algorithms were designed for either hand calculations or computer
calculations.