Operations Research and Networks

Description

This book presents the principal concepts of operations research (OR) as tools for the planning, support, and management of various types of networks, including both physical and logical networks. It analyzes real problems, and offers a collection of models for many application areas, together with the corresponding solution techniques. Following this, important application areas are addressed, such as project scheduling, distribution networks, telecommunication networks, and planning of satellite imaging. Anyone involved in the theory or practice in this field will find this a vital resource.Content: Chapter 1 Linear Programming (pages 1–28): Gerd Finke and Nadia BraunerChapter 2 Graphs and Networks (pages 29–69): Wojciech BieniaChapter 3 Classical Combinatorial Problems and Solution Techniques (pages 71–103): Clarisse Dhaenens, Marie?Laure Espinouse and Bernard PenzChapter 4 Project Scheduling (pages 105–136): Lionel DupontChapter 5 Operations Management in Transportation Networks (pages 137–164): Jacques DesrosiersChapter 6 Pickup and Delivery Problems with Services on Nodes or Arcs of a Network (pages 165–187): Alain Hertz and Michel MittazChapter 7 Telecommunication Networks (pages 189–233): Alexandre Caminada, Jin?Kao Hao, Jean?Luc Lutton and Vincent MartinChapter 8 Mission Planning for Observation Satellites (pages 235–262): Virginie Gabrel, Cecile Murat and Vangelis Paschos