Integer Programming Methods for UMTS Radio Network Planning

UMTS radio network evaluation and optimization beyond snapshots

This paper is concerned with UMTS radio network design. The task is to reconfigure antennas and the related cells as to improve network quality. In contrast to second generation GSM networks, interference plays a paramount role in the design of third generation radio networks. A recent compact characterization of a radio network through a linear equation system allows to assess cell load and in...

Optimizing base station location and configuration in UMTS networks

Radio planning and coverage optimization are critical issues when deploying and expanding third generation cellular systems. We investigate mixed integer programming models for locating and configuring base stations in UMTS networks so as to maximize coverage and minimize installation costs. The overall model considers both uplink and downlink directions, that we studied separately in Amaldi et...

Optimization Methods for UMTS Radio Network Planning

The UMTS radio network planning problem poses the challenge of designing a cost-effective network that provides users with sufficient coverage and capacity. We describe an optimization model for this problem that is based on comprehensive planning data of the EU project Momentum. We present heuristic mathematical methods for this realistic model, including computational results.

A multi objective mixed integer programming model for design of a sustainable meat supply chain network

In the recent decades, rapid population growth has led to the significant increase in food demand. Food supply chain has always been one of the most important and challenging management issues. Product with short age, especially foodstuffs, is the most problematic challenges for supply chain management. These challenges are mainly due to the diversity in the number of these goods, the special n...

Analytic Methods for UMTS Radio Network Planning