Operations Research in Optimization at the Naval Postgraduate School
Abstract
This is a brief description of a long-term research program in optimization theory and practice conducted within the Operations Research Department of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). Our program is unique in that our theoretical research is predominantly motivated by pressing real-world problems for which we are allowed very little time to organize and produce viable solutions. The principal sources of these problems are our research sponsors and graduate students with inflexible due dates. We show how beneficial the interaction of research and instruction at NPS can be by use of a typical thesis project. Over the years, our optimization research program has embraced many fields of application and theoretical development out of immediate necessity to support our demanding clients. We have also served as an important conduit between our civilian and military collaborators at other institutions who have assisted us in our research. Projects in the program have been supported by the Office of Naval Research, the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Defense Logistics Agency and Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA594327
Entities
People
- Gerald G. Jerry Brown
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School