Metaheuristics for Resource Deployment under Uncertainty in Complex Systems

Metaheuristics for Resource Deployment under Uncertainty in Complex Systems is a book that analyzes how to set locations for the deployment of resources to incur the best performance at the lowest cost. It uses modeling and metaheuristics to solve resource deployment problems under uncertainty, considering heterogeneous resources and cooperative coverage. The book breaks new ground in its analysis of cooperative coverage with heterogeneous resources and the uncertain and dynamic properties of these resources using metaheuristics. It will help researchers, professionals, academics, and graduate students in related areas to better understand the theory and application of resource deployment problems and theories of uncertainty.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Metaheuristics for Resource Deployment under Uncertainty in Complex Systems is a comprehensive exploration of optimizing resource placement to achieve maximum performance at the lowest cost in complex systems. It delves into the strategic allocation of resources, encompassing both static nodes and mobile nodes, to provide services to specific areas or customers. By incorporating theories of modeling and solution techniques, along with accounting for uncertainty, the book offers practical applications in real-world scenarios.

The authors present a range of modeling and metaheuristics approaches tailored to address resource deployment challenges under uncertainty. These models draw from stochastic programming, robust optimization, fuzzy programming, risk management, and single/multi-objective optimization. The resources involved can be diverse, including sensors and actuators, capable of executing various tasks. The book examines both separate and cooperative coverage of resources, considering the interplay between different types of resources and their dynamic properties.

Previous research in this field has primarily focused on a single type of resource and has assumed static and deterministic problems. This book, however, pioneers the analysis of cooperative coverage with heterogeneous resources and the unpredictable and dynamic characteristics of these resources through the use of metaheuristics. By offering a comprehensive exploration of resource deployment problems and theories of uncertainty, including problem formulations, assumptions, and solution methods, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, professionals, academics, and graduate students in related areas. It provides a deeper understanding of the theory and application of resource deployment challenges, enabling them to make informed decisions and contribute to the development of innovative solutions in complex systems.

Weight: 458g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032065205