Ordinal Optimization Soft Optimization for Hard Problems

Performance evaluation of increasingly complex human-made systems requires the use of simulation models. However, these systems are difficult to describe and capture by succint mathematical models. The purpose of this book is to address the difficulties of the optimization of complex systems via sim...

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Main Authors: Ho, Yu-Chi, Zhao, Qian-Chuan (Author), Jia, Qing-Shan (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2007, 2007
Edition:1st ed. 2007
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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