Research Reports from the Department of Operations
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Date
6-1-1970
Abstract
A mathematical model of a military airlift problem is formulated. The model includes an algorithm for the solution of the Traveling Salesman problem. The model's solution is utilized in the allocation of aircraft to routes so that the cost of an airlift operation is minimized. A procedure for finding the optimum solution to the Traveling Salesman problem is programmed for the UNIVAC - 1108 digital computer using the FORTRAN language. The computer program was given preliminary testing on 3 digit random number distance matrices and was shown to be operationally practical and economical. For illustrative purposes an example is presented and solved.
Keywords
Operations research, Airborne operations (Military science), Military research, Traveling salesman problem, FORTRAN (Computer program language), Univac 1108 (Computer), Airlift, Military
Publication Title
Master's thesis/Technical Memorandums from the Department of Operations, School of Management, Case Western Reserve University
Issue
Technical memorandum no. 182 ; Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science.
Rights
This work is in the public domain and may be freely downloaded for personal or academic use
Recommended Citation
Brandt, Alexander, "A Model for the Development of Measures of Effectiveness in Airlift Planning" (1970). Research Reports from the Department of Operations. 315.
https://commons.case.edu/wsom-ops-reports/315