A control system design problem involves making trade-offs among multiple competing objectives. This paper studies two multiple objective control problems via nonsmooth analysis. First, a new minimax solution approach to the multiple objective linear-quadratic optimal control problem is presented. The solution to this problem is characterized by a set of coupled Riccati equations. Second, the s...

This study outlines the development of Hungary’s monetary policy, and course changes in its objectives instruments since beginning market economy transition late 1980s. The author’s basic thesis is that period two-level banking system was reinstated after four decades a planned system, 1987, can be basically divided into three phases with significantly different characteristics. first phase an ...

The objectives pursued by governments managing fisheries may include maximizing profits, minimizing the impact on the marine ecosystem, or securing employment, which all require adjusting the composition of the fishing fleet. We develop a management plan that can be adapted to those objectives and allows the regulator to compare the long-run profits between the various management options. We ap...

Abstract Manual assembly processes are largely performed today in the industry to benefit from human features of dexterity and flexibility. For this reason, factor should be properly regarded when designing systems, where repetitive physically demanding operations frequent. This work aims present validate a software tool for solving bi-objective version line balancing problem, which, besides ef...

Reengineering production systems in an attempt to meet tight cost, quality and leadtime standards has received considerable attention in the last decade. In this paper, we discuss the reengineering process at the Royal Netherlands Naval Dockyard. The process starts with a characterisation and a careful analysis of the production system and the set of objectives to be pursued. Next, a new produc...

In FY 2002, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) initiated a project to provide a deliberate capability for hunting buried sea mines. The objectives and approaches for this buried minehunting (BMH) project and the sensor technologies being pursued have been reported [1]. In this paper, we will describe progress and current status of this project, including developments in sensors, platforms, syst...

One of the central objectives of project COOL is to explore critical aspects associated with learning (and teaching) object-oriented concepts. This objective will be pursued by bringing forth the heritage of Kristen Nygaard and the Norwegian approach to object-orientation. The project will develop learning material based on this work and intends to make the material available to the object-orie...

This paper gives an overview of the future navigation needs of Civil Aviation in light of the rapid increase in air travel. Key issues are identified and the objectives pursued by ANASTASIA, a sixth framework European Commission project, presented. The concept of Required Navigation Performance (RNP) is introduced and discussed in the context of performance requirements for precision approaches...

For over a decade, New York State has used hospital rate regulation (the New York Prospective Hospital Reimbursement Methodology [NYPHRM]) as a policy tool to achieve three objectives: containing costs, supporting financially stressed hospitals, and financing access to care for the uninsured. This case study of NYPHRM suggests that the regulatory approach, if pursued with vigor, can achieve any...