Dynamic server assignment policies for assembly‐type queues with flexible servers

We seek dynamic server assignment policies in finite‐capacity queueing systems with flexible and collaborative servers, which involve an assembly and/or a disassembly operation. The objective is to maximize the steady‐state throughput. We completely characterize the optimal policy for a Markovian system with two servers, two feeder stations, and instantaneous assembly and disassembly operations. This optimal policy allocates one server per station unless one of the stations is blocked, in which case both servers work at the unblocked station. For Markovian systems with three stations and instantaneous assembly and/or disassembly operations, we consider similar policies that move a server away from his/her “primary” station only when that station is blocked or starving. We determine the optimal assignment of each server whose primary station is blocked or starving in systems with three stations and zero buffers, by formulating the problem as a Markov decision process. Using this optimal assignment, we develop heuristic policies for systems with three or more stations and positive buffers, and show by means of a numerical study that these policies provide near‐optimal throughput. Furthermore, our numerical study shows that these policies developed for assembly‐type systems also work well in tandem systems. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Naval Research Logistics, 2008     

Dynamic capacity reservation and due date quoting in a make‐to‐order system

We consider a make‐to‐order manufacturer facing random demand from two classes of customers. We develop an integrated model for reserving capacity in anticipation of future order arrivals from high priority customers and setting due dates for incoming orders. Our research exhibits two distinct features: (1) we explicitly model the manufacturer's uncertainty about the customers' due date preferences for future orders; and (2) we utilize a service level measure for reserving capacity rather than estimating short and long term implications of due date quoting with a penalty cost function. We identify an interesting effect (“t‐pooling”) that arises when the (partial) knowledge of customer due date preferences is utilized in making capacity reservation and order allocation decisions. We characterize the relationship between the customer due date preferences and the required reservation quantities and show that not considering the t‐pooling effect (as done in traditional capacity and inventory rationing literature) leads to excessive capacity reservations. Numerical analyses are conducted to investigate the behavior and performance of our capacity reservation and due date quoting approach in a dynamic setting with multiple planning horizons and roll‐overs. One interesting and seemingly counterintuitive finding of our analyses is that under certain conditions reserving capacity for high priority customers not only improves high priority fulfillment, but also increases the overall system fill rate. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Naval Research Logistics, 2008     

消防部队抢险救援战斗力评估

以消防部队参与抢险救援战斗实例引出消防抢险救援战斗力的评估问题,并对评估的意义从组织指挥、消防员的安全、特勤队伍的发展角度进行了论述,重点剖析了影响战斗力评估的人员、装备、自然、组织等因素,对评估的组织从专家组成和制度建设两个方面提出了具体的建议。     

海洋低频电场传感器敏感电极材料的选择

选择了9种不同的电极材料,根据海洋环境下低频、极低频电场的自身特点,通过直流电阻、交流阻抗、电极对极差漂移3个方面对电极性能进行了测试,研究了其用于海洋环境低频电场弱信号探测的可行性,筛选出了适合海洋环境低频电场测量的电极材料,并从理论上进行了解释.结果表明,固态Ag/AgCl电极的直流电阻和交流阻抗均较小,且其极差漂移可控制在μV级,具有优良的极化效应和较低的极差漂移,是海洋环境低频电场探测的敏感电极材料.     

三峡库区水环境污染预警与决策系统设计与实现

以三峡库区重庆段水环境地质调查项目为基础,综合应用数据库,GIS,RS,GPS,计算机网络和现代检测技术及水环境中有机污染物、营养物、重金属污染的研究方法,提出了库区水环境污染物预警与决策支持信息系统总体设计和数据库设计架构。为政府部门科学决策和管理监控提供一个先进的信息平台,也为整个三峡库区水环境可持续发展提供有效的信息参考。     

潜射弹道导弹出水姿态分析

分析了潜艇深度、纵倾角、横倾角、海面风速、海面波长、平均波高等因素对潜射导弹的偏航角、俯仰角、滚动角、偏航角速度、俯仰角速度、滚动角速度的影响。由于实验数据比较分散,不适合神经网络的训练,所以首先对实验数据模糊化,并用以对神经网络的训练。用训练好的神经网络分析了潜艇单因素变化的导弹出水姿态。     

Capacity expansion with lead times and autocorrelated random demand

The combination of uncertain demand and lead times for installing capacity creates the risk of shortage during the lead time, which may have serious consequences for a service provider. This paper analyzes a model of capacity expansion with autocorrelated random demand and a fixed lead time for adding capacity. To provide a specified level of service, a discrete time expansion timing policy uses a forecast error‐adjusted minimum threshold level of excess capacity position to trigger an expansion. Under this timing policy, the expansion cost can be minimized by solving a deterministic dynamic program. We study the effects of demand characteristics and the lead time length on the capacity threshold. Autocorrelation acts similarly to randomness in hastening expansions but has a smaller impact, especially when lead times are short. However, the failure either to recognize autocorrelation or to accurately estimate its extent can cause substantial policy errors. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Naval Research Logistics, 2003     

微分对策界栅理论在舰艇作战能力评估中的应用

作战能力是表征战斗舰艇战术技术性能的一项重要指标,如何正确评价舰艇的作战能力一直是军事运筹研究的热点.利用定性微分对策的界栅理论研究了一类作战问题,通过构造捕获区面积和咽喉区域面积,并以此作为动态评估舰艇作战能力的衡量指标.研究结果可为综合评价舰艇作战能力提供一条新途径.     

侧壁式气垫船水压场试验研究

在拖曳水池中对侧壁式气垫船的水压场进行了系统测量,得到不同水深、不同航速和不同横向位置水底扰动压力系数的纵向通过特性曲线,分析总结了侧壁式气垫船水压场规律.     

潜艇的承载力与水下动力抗沉

阐明了潜艇承载力图谱的一种新算法,分析了危险舵卡的基本挽回方法及其衡准,论述了当前水下动力抗沉的实用方法及评价指标.