Integer Optimization by Local Search: A Domain-Independent Approach

by Joachim P. Walser, H. Kautz (Foreword by)

Overview

Integer Optimization addresses a wide spectrum of practically important optimization problems and represents a major challenge for algorithmics. The goal of integer optimization is to solve a system of constraints and optimization criteria over discrete variables.

Integer Optimization by Local Search introduces a new approach to domain-independent integer optimization, which, unlike traditional strategies, is based on local search. It develops the central concepts and strategies of integer local search and describes possible combinations with classical methods from linear programming. The surprising effectiveness of the approach is demonstrated in a variety of case studies on large-scale, realistic problems, including production planning, timetabling, radar surveillance, and sports scheduling. The monograph is written for practitioners and researchers from artificial intelligence and operations research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783540663676
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	10/14/1999
Series:	Lecture Notes in Computer Science , #1637
Edition description:	1999
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.36(d)

Table of Contents

Frameworks for Combinatorial Optimization.- Local Search for Integer Constraints.- Case Studies Methodology.- Time-Tabling and Sports Scheduling.- Covering and Assignment.- Capacitated Production Planning.- Extensions.