Spherical programming : a convex programming algorithm /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: McGuire, Sterling Wenson (Author), Hocking, R. R. (Ronald R.), 1932- (Author), Hartley, H. O. (Author)
Corporate Authors: United States. Office of Naval Research (sponsoring body.), Texas A & M Research Foundation
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [College Station, Tex.] : Institute of Statistics, Texas A & M University, 1968.
Series:Technical report (Texas A & M University. Themis Optimization Research Program) ; no. 5.
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Abstract:A new algorithm is developed for solving the problem of maximizing a function, f(x), of n variables subject to m linear inequality constraints. The procedure consists of solving a sequence of subproblems which require the maximization of f(x) over a hypersphere. A simple algorithm is developed for solving the subproblems. The sequence of subproblem optima is shown to converge to the constrained optimum of f(x) if f(x) is concave. A discussion is given of our limited computational experience with the algorithm.
Item Description:"October 8, 1968."
"This report has been adapted from a thesis prepared by S. W. McGuire for his Ph.D. in Statistics."
"Research conducted through the Texas A & M Research Foundation."
Physical Description:22 leaves, 6 unnumbered leaves ; 28 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (leaf 22).