Using real options analysis to value reoptimization options in the shifting bottleneck heuristic

The reoptimization procedure within the shifting bottleneck (SB) involves reevaluation of all previously scheduled toolgroup subproblems at each iteration of the SB heuristic. A real options analysis (ROA) model is developed to value the option to reoptimize in the SB heuristic, such that reoptimization only occurs when it is most likely to lead to a schedule with a lower objective function. To date, all ROA models have sought to value options financially (i.e., in terms of monetary value). The ROA model developed in this paper is completely original in that it has absolutely no monetary basis. The ROA methodologies presented are shown to greatly outperform both full and no reoptimization approaches with respect to both computation time and total weighted tardiness. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Naval Research Logistics, 2006     

Priority and dynamic scheduling in a make‐to‐stock queue with hyperexponential demand

We consider the scheduling problem in a make‐to‐stock queue with two demand classes that can be differentiated based on their variability. One class experiences Poisson arrivals and the other class experiences hyperexponential renewal arrivals. We provide an exact analysis of the case where the demand class with higher variability is given non‐preemptive priority. The results are then used to compare the inventory cost performance of three scheduling disciplines, first‐come first‐serve and priority to either class. We then build on an existing dynamic scheduling heuristic to propose a modification that works well for our system. Extensions of the heuristic to more than two classes and to the case where demand state is known are also discussed. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Naval Research Logistics, 2006.     

Requirements planning for modular products

The focus of this paper is on determining the requirements of different component options of a modular end‐product in an uncertain environment. We explicitly model two distinct sources of uncertainty: stochastic end‐product demand and unknown market proportions for the different product options available. Our cost minimizing model focuses on determining the optimal requirements policies for component options that meet a pre‐set service level. We show that simple common‐sense requirements policies are not generally optimal; there is a non‐linear connection between service level and component requirements that is hard to characterize without a detailed analysis. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Naval Research Logistics, 2006     

Reliability inference for field conditions from accelerated degradation testing

Accelerated degradation testing (ADT) is usually conducted under deterministic stresses such as constant‐stress, step‐stress, and cyclic‐stress. Based on ADT data, an ADT model is developed to predict reliability under normal (field) operating conditions. In engineering applications, the “standard” approach for reliability prediction assumes that the normal operating conditions are deterministic or simply uses the mean values of the stresses while ignoring their variability. Such an approach may lead to significant prediction errors. In this paper, we extend an ADT model obtained from constant‐stress ADT experiments to predict field reliability by considering the stress variations. A case study is provided to demonstrate the proposed statistical inference procedure. The accuracy of the procedure is verified by simulation using various distributions of field stresses. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Naval Research Logistics, 2006.     

防御矩阵满足乘法交换律的证明

在使用马尔柯夫链分析多层防御系统的防御效用值时,发现防御矩阵是否满足乘法交换律将关系到多层防御系统变换部署后的防御效用值,因此有必要对防御矩阵是否满足乘法交换律进行证明。首先介绍了防御矩阵的概念、物理意义、重要性质及计算方法,分析了防御矩阵满足乘法交换律的重要意义,最后综合运用数学归纳法和随机矩阵性质证明了防御矩阵满足乘法交换律的事实,此结论无论对于多层防御系统的防御效用值研究还是矩阵理论研究都有一定的指导作用。     

基于共进化的多任务分配与调度

在考虑多种约束关系基础上 ,提出一种并行与分布式系统中多约束关系的任务分配与调度的共同进化遗传算法。仿真试验结果表明所给算法比传统单种遗传算法更能有效地进行多任务分配与调度 ,具有一定的工程价值     

支持多媒体应用的CPU调度模型

多媒体应用的出现对操作系统调度模型提出了新的要求，许多多媒体系统中既有硬、软实时应用程序，又有传统的分时应用程序，希望在同一操作系统框架内得到支持。本文提出了支持上述功能的ＣＰＵ调度模型，并设计了两种算法来实现该模型：基于ＱｏＳ的ＣＰＵ带宽划分算法和双优先级调度算法。     

模糊随机过程的可分性与可测性

本文证明了一个模糊随机过程{_t(ω)t∈T}必存在一个与之等价的可分模糊随机过程{_t(ω)t∈T};且若模糊随机过程{_t(ω)t∈T}随机连续,则它存在等价的,可分且可测的模糊随机过程{■_t(ω)t∈T}。     

误差随机过程的一种数据预处理方法

在数据连续采集过程中,误差是一个随机的过程,有的误差数据出现“失真”,本文结合指挥仪综合检测中动态误差情况,提出一种平稳误差过程和非平稳误差过程的数据预处理方法。     

基于混合建模方法的三维彩色树木快速模拟算法

在对多种模型进行研究的基础上，提出了一种快速模拟三维彩色树木的高效算法。该算法不仅合理简化了树木的几何拓扑结构和生长规律特性，而且引入了特性良好、计算简单、参数易于控制的随机函数。因此生成树木的种类较多、图形逼真、速度很快，在普通微机上达到了实时的模拟效果。