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Evolutionary Network Optimization: Hybrid Genetic Algorithms Approach

  • Gen, Mitsuo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems Conference
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    • 2003.09a
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    • pp.195-204
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    • 2003
  • Network optimization is being increasingly important and fundamental issue in the fields such as engineering, computer science, operations research, transportation, telecommunication, decision support systems, manufacturing, and airline scheduling. Networks provide a useful way to modeling real world problems and are extensively used in practice. Many real world applications impose on more complex issues, such as, complex structure, complex constraints, and multiple objects to be handled simultaneously and make the problem intractable to the traditional approaches. Recent advances in evolutionary computation have made it possible to solve such practical network optimization problems. The invited talk introduces a thorough treatment of evolutionary approaches, i.e., hybrid genetic algorithms approach to network optimization problems, such as, fixed charge transportation problem, minimum cost and maximum flow problem, minimum spanning tree problem, multiple project scheduling problems, scheduling problem in FMS.

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THE ASYMPTOTIC STABILITY OF SOME INTEGRODIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

  • Chern, Jann-Long;Huang, Shu-Zhu
    • Bulletin of the Korean Mathematical Society
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    • v.37 no.2
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    • pp.273-283
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    • 2000
  • In this paper we consider two delay equations with in-finite delay. We will give two sufficient conditions for the positive and zero equilibriums of these equations to be a global attractor respectively.

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System Integration Test Design to Ensure Reliability of Complex Guided Missile System (복합 유도무기체계의 신뢰성 확보를 위한 체계 통합 시험 설계)

  • Hwang, Ho-Sung;Jo, Kyoung-Hwan;Park, In-Chul;Yun, Won-Sik
    • Journal of Applied Reliability
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.105-119
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    • 2012
  • In this paper, we have proposed a methodology which can make effective test for system integration of complex guided missile system. System integration test play a significant role in the development of weapon system, providing the means to detect and isolate faults on first linkage between sub-systems. Integration tests for domestic weapon system has executed not a technology-intensive method based on tool but labor-intensive method based on experience. Higher cost, longer period, and more resource are required to execute system integration test for complex guided missile system comparing with past weapon systems, because recently weapon systems have more complex and more networked functions. Because the proposed design method for system integration test decreases number of test case, it lead to a decrease of cost, period, and resource for integration test of weapon system. The proposed configuration for system integration test will ensure reliability through detection and isolation of fault on linkage between sub-systems.

A Study on Design Method of Underground Space based on MPAM Theory (MPAM 이론에 의한 지하공간의 설계방법 연구)

  • Lee Wan-jae;Kim Tae-Hong
    • 한국터널공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2005.04a
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    • pp.87-104
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    • 2005
  • Rock masses represent natural systems that are inherently complex and in which multiple mechanisms occur. Rock engineering systems such as tunnel and slope interact with surrounding systems through an exchange of both mass and energy. Accordingly the complex nature of rock masses calls for a system approach, and the open nature of rock engineering even requires the engineering to be controlled by a system approach for surrounding environments. However, traditional methods cannot take all variables and their interactions into account and are limited to the system with single mechanisms. Therefore, they are not proper for a complex and open system, and also cannot portray the whole system. Thus, a system approach is indispensable to rock engineering for dealing with the whole of a complex and open system. In this paper Mechanism Path Analysis Methodology (MPAM) Is Introduced for a system approach to rock engineering. The analysis by the methodology gives us all the information of systems behavior in the context of the whole system in order to accomplish the optimum design in accordance with the project objectives and analysis purposes. As an application a conventional model for the evaluation of TBM tunneling performance system is analyzed by MPAM and the result is compared with that by a traditional method.

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Possibilities of reinforcement learning for nuclear power plants: Evidence on current applications and beyond

  • Aicheng Gong;Yangkun Chen;Junjie Zhang;Xiu Li
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.56 no.6
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    • pp.1959-1974
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    • 2024
  • Nuclear energy plays a crucial role in energy supply in the 21st century, and more and more Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) will be in operation to contribute to the development of human society. However, as a typical complex system engineering, the operation and development of NPPs require efficient and stable control methods to ensure the safety and efficiency of nuclear power generation. Reinforcement learning (RL) aims at learning optimal control policies via maximizing discounted long-term rewards. The reward-oriented learning paradigm has witnessed remarkable success in many complex systems, such as wind power systems, electric power systems, coal fire power plants, robotics, etc. In this work, we try to present a systematic review of the applications of RL on these complex systems, from which we believe NPPs can borrow experience and insights. We then conduct a block-by-block investigation on the application scenarios of specific tasks in NPPs and carried out algorithmic research for different situations such as power startup, collaborative control, and emergency handling. Moreover, we discuss the possibilities of further application of RL methods on NPPs and detail the challenges when applying RL methods on NPPs. We hope this work can boost the realization of intelligent NPPs, and contribute to more and more research on how to better integrate RL algorithms into NPPs.

Enhancement of Complex Potential Navigation Method for Obstacle Avoidance of Mobile Robot (이동로봇의 장애물 회피를 위한 복소 포텐셜 항법의 개선)

  • Kim, Dong-Han;Rew, Keun-Ho
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.385-389
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    • 2009
  • This paper deals with the enhancement of the complex potential navigation for wheeled mobile robots. The circle theorem from complex function theory is used to avoid an obstacle, and the enhancement to avoid multiple obstacles is proposed. The limit cycle navigation can be combined for robot to kick the ball to the intentioned direction. Avoiding step and superposing twin vortices can be applied to adjust the direction of robot's trajectory. The proposed method is verified through a set of simulation works, and the feasibilities for the enhancement of complex potential theory are successful.

Trajectory Planning of Multi Agent Robots for Robot Soccer Using Complex Potential (복소 포텐셜을 이용한 로봇 축구용 다개체 로봇의 경로 계획)

  • Lee, Kyunghee;Kim, Donghan;Rew, Keun-Ho
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.18 no.12
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    • pp.1073-1078
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    • 2012
  • This paper deals with the trajectory planning of multi agent robots using complex potential theory for robot soccer. The complex potential theory is introduced, then the circle theorem is used to avoid obstacles, and the vortex pair is used to make precise kicking direction of robot. Various situations of robot soccer are simulated and the effect of vortex strength and the speed of robots are discussed and the better way to avoid obstacles and to kick the precise direction is found. The feasibilities of complex potential theory to apply for the multi agent robots are successful.

A Study on the System Readiness Assessment Procedure Development through a case study in Defense R&D Programs (국방연구개발 사례 연구를 통한 통합성숙도평가 절차 연구)

  • Woo, Soon;Lee, Jong Ho;Lim, Jae Sung
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.42 no.1
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    • pp.111-127
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    • 2014
  • Purpose: Simple part or equipment is necessary TRA(Technology Readiness Assessment) or MRA(Manufacturing Readiness Assessment). But sole maturity like TRA, MRA has limit complex systems or SoS(System of System). Especially complex weapon system need from the System Maturity Point of view. This research shows necessity of SRA(System Readiness Assessment). Methods: In case of complex systems, it is essential to SRA(System Readiness Assessment). For the purpose of calculating SRL(System Readiness Level), TRL and IRL must be calculated. And then SRL can obtain know from equation of TRL and IRL. To prove SRA effectiveness, it is calculated SRL of JTDLS(Joint Tactical DataLink System) programs. Results: SRA procedure is proposed and case study shows as examples of JTDLS programs. Although result of TRA is TRL6, result of SRA is not 0.6. From this research, we can know necessity of SRA. Especially complex systems or SoS(System of System) is essential to SRA. Conclusion: SRA(System Readiness Assessment) is required to overcome limitation of sole maturity and to achieve a successful acquisition of high quality weapon system. This research intended to suggest SRA procedure and case study in complex defense system.

Continuous Audits Using Decision Support Systems

  • Mohammadi, Shaban
    • The Journal of Industrial Distribution & Business
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    • v.6 no.3
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    • pp.5-8
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    • 2015
  • Purpose - This article's aim is to examine how the utilization of existing and future decision-support systems will lead to a change in the auditing process. Research design, data, and methodology - An information system is a special decision-support system that combines information obtained from various sources and communicates among them to help in assessing appropriate complex financial decisions. This paper analyzes techniques such as data and text mining as components of decision-support systems to be used in the auditing process. Results - We present views about how existing decision-support systems will lead to a change in audits. Auditors, who currently collect significant data manually, will in the future move towards management through complex decision-support systems. Conclusions - Although some internal audit functions are integrated into systems of continuous monitoring, the use of such systems remains limited. Thus, instead of multiple decision-support systems, a unified decision-support system can be deployed for this that includes sensors integrated within a company in different contexts (e.g., production, sales, and accounting) that continually monitors violations of controls, unusual patterns, and unusual transactions.