Simulation-Based Decision Making for Complex Systems

ISBN-13: 9783639156201 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 200 str.

Shengnan Wu

Opis

Over the last several decades, computer simulationshave been widely utilized to model and analyzecomplex systems at low costs and risks. Althoughsimulation can represent physical systemsrealistically, it is a descriptive tool without thecapability of suggesting better solutions. However,it can be complemented by incorporating optimizationroutines. The most challenging problem is thatlarge-scale simulation models normally take aconsiderable amount of computer time to execute sothat the number of solution evaluations needed bymost optimization algorithms is not feasible within areasonable time frame. This book, therefore, providesa highly efficient evolutionary simulation-baseddecision making procedure which can be applied inreal-time management situations. We have used thisnovel simulation-optimization technique to studyseveral disaster response problems. The methodologiesprovided herein should be useful to professionals andresearchers in the fields of industrial engineeringand operations research. The applications in disasterresponse management should help emergency managersand personnel to gain insights into severalsignificant response problems.

O autorze

Shengnan "Shane" Wu is a researcher and professional in the area
of operations research and management science. He received his
Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 2008. His research
interests are in advanced simulation, optimization and decision
support systems. Dr. Wu currently works for US Airways in its
Operations Control Center.