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An A Priori Multiobjective Optimization Model of a Search and Rescue Network

Authors: Joseph C. Imsand Jr; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to determine the most robust frequency assignment for a search and rescue network. The focus was to assign weights to the transmitter areas of the network to determine which weight sequence produced the most robust frequency assignment. The DoD furnished weight sequences for twelve two-hour time blocks. These weight sequences were compared to a weight sequence with all weights having equal value. Network and linear programming were used to-solve this problem and generate frequency assignments for all weight sequences. Classical and tolerance sensitivity analysis were used to analyze the frequency assignments generated by the different weight sequences. The weight sequence with all weights of equal value produced the most robust frequency assignments for all time blocks.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Master's thesis
Pages: 119
Report Date: MAR 92
Report Number: A802842
Keywords relating to this report:
*FREQUENCY ALLOCATION
*NETWORK ANALYSIS(MANAGEMENT)
*NETWORK ANALYSIS_MANAGEMENT_
*SEARCH AND RESCUE
ALLOCATIONS
FREQUENCY
LINEAR PROGRAMMING
MODELS
NETWORKS
OPTIMIZATION
PROBLEM SOLVING
RESCUES
SENSITIVITY
SEQUENCES
THESES
TIME
TOLERANCE
TRANSMITTERS
VALUE
WEIGHT
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