ANZIAM  J.  48 (2007), 315-325

Facility location via continuous optimization with discontinuous objective functions

J. Ugon   School of Information and   Mathematical Sciences   University of Ballarat   Vic 3353   Australia   j.ugon@ballarat.edu.au S. Kouhbor   School of Information and   Mathematical Sciences   University of Ballarat   Vic 3353   Australia M. Mammadov   School of Information and   Mathematical Sciences   University of Ballarat   Vic 3353   Australia

A. Rubinov   (Deceased) and A. Kruger   School of Information and   Mathematical Sciences   University of Ballarat   Vic 3353   Australia

Abstract

Facility location problems are one of the most common applications of optimization methods. Continuous formulations are usually more accurate, but often result in complex problems that cannot be solved using traditional optimization methods. This paper examines the use of a global optimization method—AGOP—for solving location problems where the objective function is discontinuous. This approach is motivated by a real-world application in wireless networks design.

Download the article in PDF format (size 137 Kb)

Australian Mathematical Publishing Association Inc. ©  Australian MS