Multiobjective Optimization Principles and Case Studies

From whatever domain they come, engineers are faced daily with optimization problems that requires conflicting objectives to be met. This monograph systematically presents several multiobjective optimization methods accompanied by many analytical examples. Each method or definition is clarified, whe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Collette, Yann, Siarry, Patrick (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2004, 2004
Edition:1st ed. 2004
Series:Decision Engineering
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • I Principles of multiobjective optimization methods
  • 1 Introduction: multiobjective optimization and domination
  • 2 Scalar methods
  • 3 Interactive methods
  • 4 Fuzzy methods
  • 5 Multiobjective methods using metaheuristics
  • 6 Decision aid methods
  • II Evaluation of methods, and criteria for choice of method
  • 7 Performance measurement
  • 8 Test functions for multiobjective optimization methods
  • 9 An attempt to classify multiobjective optimization methods
  • III Case studies
  • 10 Case study 1: qualification of scientific software
  • 11 Case study 2: study of the extension of a telecommunication network
  • 12 Case study 3: multicriteria decision tools to deal with bids
  • 13 Conclusion
  • References