November 17, 2020
Josh Margolis '13 will present "Models and Algorithms for Vehicle Routing and Surveillance". Email millert@dickinson.edu for the Zoom link. Everyone welcome to attend!
Operations research (OR) is the study of applying mathematics to make better decisions. Practitioners consult on problems in a range of topics, including healthcare, business, energy, transportation, and public safety. We use OR techniques to provide quantitative support to the military and other defense agencies to improve the efficiency of their tasks and activities. Specifically, we study target surveillance, which is a fundamental military and homeland security operation; it provides valuable information to help ensure the welfare of our personnel and assets, both at home and abroad. In designing these missions, though, operators need to account for changes to enemy capabilities, mission priorities, or even physical conditions. Thus, we study the positioning and deployment of assets (e.g., autonomous vehicles) for such missions while considering limitations (such as threats of detections or vehicle speeds and fuel capacities) and anticipating an evolving flow of information. With the help of mathematical programming approaches, we seek to uncover insights and improve operations.
Further information
- Location: Via Zoom
- Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Cost: Free