A novel procedure to find cost-optimal sensor networks is proposed. Cost is minimized subject to qualibing constraints that are related to certain requirements of data reconciliation. One basic qualibing constraint is a desired level of precision of reconciled values for a selected set of variables. Since precision requirements lead to multiple solutions, other qualifying constraints are propos...

In this paper, we will describe the planner UPWARDS, competing in the sixth international planning competition. Our primary focus will be on the novel contributions of the planner: in particular, the application of symmetry breaking, mobile analysis and tunnel macros in sequential cost-optimal SAS+ planning. A brief outline of UPWARDS itself is then

This paper analyses the importance of productive specialisation in explaining cost efficiency differences between banking companies. Taking as reference the Spanish banking sector during the period 1985-96, the study shows that if cost efficiency measurements are corrected for the effect of different specialisation by the estimation of separate frontiers for four different groups of competitors...

This paper is concerned with the problem of controlling a truncated general immigration process, which represents a population of harmful individuals, by the introduction of a predator. If the parameters of the model satisfy some mild conditions, the existence of a control-limit policy that is average-cost optimal is proved. The proof is based on the uniformization technique and on the variatio...

The future of manufacturing is here, compliments of intelligent machines that enable people, processes, products and infrastructure to seamlessly coordinate, creating finished goods that are more time-and cost-efficient to produce — and meet, if not exceed, customer expectations.

New and increasingly advanced data services are driving up wireless traffic, which is being further boosted by growth in voice applications in advanced market segments as the migration from fixed to mobile voice continues. Meanwhile, difficult market conditions have caused a number of operators to delay making substantial investments in upgrading their networks to higher capacity technology. In...

Electric-Drive Vehicle Fleets need proper charging infrastructure available in the area of operation. The number of potential locations can be quite large with differing costs for preparation, installations, operation and maintenance. We consider a planning approach based on vehicle movement scenarios. Given a large set of vehicle movements and parking activities, we search for a cost minimal s...

An innovative and sustainable approach to clinical e-learning is described The approach is based on a national federation to provide funding, clinical and educational expertise, IT solutions and program oversight; to develop, curate and champion a resource with multiple courses for healthcare professionals. The approach has resulted in formal recognition by nearly all Australian healthcare orga...

• Community Revenue Collection Systems • Why Computerize? • Potential Market • Problems of Manual or Centralized Systems • Fault Tolerant Technology • Cost-Effective Mobile Technology • Scalability • Benefits for Government • Increased Collection Efficiency • Control of the Collection Process • Efficient Time Utilization • Minimal Training Required • Future Revenue Streams? • The P...