<p> Computer-aided system modelling and design for minimax objectives
have been considered in detail. A new algorithm for minimax approximation,
called the grazor search method, has been proposed and successfully used
on a number of network design problems to test the reliability and efficiency
of the method. A critical comparison of the method with existing
algorithms has shown the grazor search algorithm to be reliable in most of
the problems considered. Practical ideas have been presented to deal with
constrained minimax optimization problems and to investigate a solution for
minimax optimality. Two user-oriented computer programs incorporating
these ideas have been included as part of the thesis. Lower-order modelling
of a high-order system has been considered for minimax objectives, and the
suggested ideas make it feasible to design automated models for a variety
of transient and steady-state constraint specifications. </p> / Thesis / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:mcmaster.ca/oai:macsphere.mcmaster.ca:11375/20298 |
| Date | 07 1900 |
| Creators | Srinivasan, Thandangorai |
| Contributors | Bandler, J. W., None |
| Source Sets | McMaster University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
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