Aspects of Mathematical Modeling Related to Optimization.

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Abstract:

Many practical optimization problems involve mathematical models of complex real-world phenomena. This paper discusses some aspects of modeling that influence the performance of optimization methods. Information and advice are given concerning the construction of smooth models, the transformation of an optimization problem from one category to another, scaling, formulation of constraints, and techniques for special types of models. Author

Author(s):
Gill, Philip E. ; Murray, Walter ; Saunders, Michael A. ; Wright, Margaret H.
Author Organization(s):
STANFORD UNIV CA SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION LAB
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Supplementary Note:
Sponsored in part by Contract DE-AT03-76ER72018 and Grant NSF-MCS79-26009. DOI: 10.21236/ADA087556
Pagination:
0035

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
SOL-80-7, ARO-16470.12-M
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAG29-79-C-0110, DE-AC03-76SF00326
Monitor Series:
16470.12-M
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*MATHEMATICAL MODELS, ALGORITHMS, OPTIMIZATION, PROBLEM SOLVING, TRANSFORMATIONS(MATHEMATICS), SCALING FACTOR, ITERATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Theoretical Mathematics, Operations Research
Keyword(s):
Constraints
Report Date:
1980 May 01