Task allocation—computing the logistics of snow-plowing
Friday, March 25, 2016 - 08:01
in Mathematics & Economics
In winter, snowfall can rapidly disrupt daily life and impact on Japan's economy. Snowplowing is a considerable annual expense, and methods for co-ordinating plowing activity are needed to ensure an efficient, cost-effective service. Clever computer models are needed to manage such complex activities, which involve many agents and interactions.