A computer algorithm to optimize the scheduling of strategic sealift /

algorithm is developed and applied to solve the scheduling

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lambert, Garrett Randall
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:algorithm is developed and applied to solve the scheduling
Army deployment in response to a major regional contingency
capacities as well as unit precedence constraints. The
depends upon the different types of ship speeds and
experiences gained during Operation Desert Shield. A
generated schedules to determine algorithm effectiveness.
is considered in this paper. The complexity of this problem
mathematical model for the problem is proposed and an
objective is to minimize the sum of weighted unit tardiness.
problem. Results of the algorithm are compared with randomly
realistic strategic sealift scheduling problem based upon the
The problem of scheduling strategic sealift assets for a U.S.
This paper presents the development and solution of a
Item Description:"Major subject: Industrial Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:v, 57 leaves ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.