Multi-start stochastic competitive Hopfield neural network for frequency assignment problem in satellite communications

The objective of the frequency assignment problem (FAP) is to minimize cochannel interference between two satellite systems by rearranging frequency assignment. In this paper, we first propose a competitive Hopfield neural network (CHNN) for FAP. Then we propose a stochastic CHNN (SCHNN) for the problem by introducing stochastic dynamics into the CHNN to help the network escape from local minima. In order to further improve the performance of the SCHNN, a multi-start strategy or re-start mechanism is introduced into the SCHNN. The multi-start strategy or re-start mechanism super-imposed on the SCHNN is characterized by alternating phases of cooling and reheating the stochastic dynamics, thus provides a means to achieve an effective dynamic or oscillating balance between intensification and diversification during the search. Furthermore, dynamic weighting coefficient setting strategy is adopted in the energy function to satisfy the constraints and improve the objective of the problem simultaneously. The proposed multi-start SCHNN (MS-SCHNN) is tested on a set of benchmark problems and a large number of randomly generated instances. Simulation results show that the MS-SCHNN is better than several typical neural network algorithms such as GNN, TCNN, NCNN and NCNN-VT, and metaheuristic algorithm such as hybrid SA.     

A hybrid hopfield network-simulated annealing approach for frequency assignment in satellite communications systems.

A hybrid Hopfield network-simulated annealing algorithm (HopSA) is presented for the frequency assignment problem (FAP) in satellite communications. The goal of this NP-complete problem is minimizing the cochannel interference between satellite communication systems by rearranging the frequency assignment, for the systems can accommodate the increasing demands. The HopSA algorithm consists of a fast digital Hopfield neural network which manages the problem constraints hybridized with a simulated annealing which improves the quality of the solutions obtained. We analyze the problem and its formulation, describing and discussing the HopSA algorithm and solving a set of benchmark problems. The results obtained are compared with other existing approaches in order to show the performance of the HopSA approach.     

A Hybrid Neural-Genetic Algorithm for the Frequency Assignment Problem in Satellite Communications

A hybrid Neural-Genetic algorithm (NG) is presented for the frequency assignment problem in satellite communications (FAPSC). The goal of this problem is minimizing the cochannel interference between satellite communication systems by rearranging the frequency assignments. Previous approaches to FAPSC show lack of scalability, which leads to poor results when the size of the problem grows. The NG algorithm consists of a Hopfield neural network which manages the problem constraints hybridized with a genetic algorithm for improving the solutions obtained. This separate management of constraints and optimization of objective function gives the NG algorithm the properties of scalability required.We analyze the FAPSC and its formulation, describe and discuss the NG algorithm and solve a set of benchmark problems. The results obtained are compared with other existing approaches in order to show that the NG algorithm is more scalable and performs better than previous algorithms in the FAPSC.This work was supported in part by CICYT under grant TIC 1999-0216     

基于暂态混沌神经网在非平衡B指派问题的应用

讨论了非平衡B指派问题的求解算法，给出了暂态混沌神经网络模型，并描述了非平衡B指派问题，提出了基于暂态混沌神经网络的非平衡B指派问题的求解算法。仿真结果表明，该网络可以通过混沌机制来避免陷入局部极小点，从而能够保证快速有效地求解该指派问题。该文还用这种方法求解了属于NP难题的文件分配问题(FAP)。     

A Discrete-Time Quantized-State Hopfield Neural Network

A discrete-time quantized-state Hopfield neural network is analyzed with special emphasis in its convergence, complexity and scalability properties. This network can be considered as a generalization of the Hopfield neural network by Shrivastava et al. [27] into the interior of the unit hypercube. This extension allows its use in a larger set of combinatorial optimization problems and its properties make of it a good candidate to build hybrid algorithms along with other heuristics such as the evolutive algorithms. Finally, the network is illustrated in some instances of the linear assignment problem and the frequency assignment problem.     

一类求解最大独立集问题的混合神经演化算法

提出一类求解最大独立集问题(MIS)的混合型神经演化算法．该算法基于空间剖分与“排除”策略，有效综合了神经网络快速收敛及遗传算法稳健全局搜索的特别优点．与标准遗传算法和神经网络算法相比，该算法显示了极高的全局优化性态与计算效率．     

基于局部进化的Hopfield神经网络的优化计算方法

提出一种基于局部进化的Hopfield神经网络优化计算方法，该方法将遗传算法和Hopfield神经网络结合在一起，克服了Hopfield神经网络易收敛到局部最优值的缺点，以及遗传算法收敛速度慢的缺点。该方法首先由Hopfield神经网络进行状态方程的迭代计算降低网络能量，收敛后的Hopfield神经网络在局部范围内进行遗传算法寻优，以跳出可能的局部最优值陷阱，再由Hopfield神经网络进一步迭代优化。这种局部进化的Hopfield神经网络优化计算方法尤其适合于大规模的优化问题，对图像分割问题和规模较大的200城市旅行商问题的优化计算结果表明，其全局收敛率和收敛速度明显提高。     

Genetic algorithms for flowshop scheduling problems

In this paper, we apply a genetic algorithm to flowshop scheduling problems and examine two hybridizations of the genetic algorithm with other search algorithms. First we examine various genetic operators to design a genetic algorithm for the flowshop scheduling problem with an objective of minimizing the makespan. By computer simulations, we show that the two-point crossover and the shift change mutation are effective for this problem. Next we compare the genetic algorithm with other search algorithms such as local search, taboo search and simulated annealing. Computer simulations show that the genetic algorithm is a bit inferior to the others. In order to improve the performance of the genetic algorithm, we examine the hybridization of the genetic algorithms. We show two hybrid genetic algorithms: genetic local search and genetic simulated annealing. Their high performance is demonstrated by computer simulations.     

Frequency assignment problem in satellite communications using differential evolution

Satellite communications technology has a tremendous impact in refining our world. The frequency assignment problem is of a fundamental importance when it comes to providing high-quality transmissions in satellite communication systems. The NP-complete frequency assignment problem in satellite communications involves the rearrangement of frequencies of one set of carriers while keeping the other set fixed in order to minimize the largest and total interference among carriers. In this paper, we present a number of algorithms, based on differential evolution, to solve the frequency assignment problem. We investigate several schemes ranging from adaptive differential evolution to hybrid algorithms in which heuristic is embedded within differential evolution. The effectiveness and robustness of our proposed algorithms is demonstrated through solving a set of benchmark problems and comparing the results with a number of previously proposed techniques that solve the same problem. Experimental results show that our proposed algorithms, in general, and hybrid ones in particular, outperform the existing algorithms both in terms of the quality of the solutions and computational time.     

求解作业车间调度问题的混合帝国主义竞争算法

针对最小化最大完工时间的作业车间调度问题（JSP）,提出一种结合帝国主义竞争算法（ICA）和禁忌搜索（TS）算法的混合算法。混合算法以帝国主义竞争算法为基础,在同化操作中融入遗传算法中的杂交算子和变异算子,使算法全局搜索能力更强。为了克服帝国主义竞争算法局部搜索能力弱的缺点,引入禁忌搜索算法进一步优化同化操作后的后代。禁忌搜索算法采用混合邻域结构和新型选择策略,使得算法能够更有效地搜索邻域解。混合算法兼具全局搜索能力和局部搜索能力,通过对13个经典的Benchmark调度问题进行仿真测试,并与近年4种新型混合算法进行对比分析,实验结果表明了所提算法求解Job Shop调度问题的有效性和稳定性。     

A hybrid Hopfield network-genetic algorithm approach for the terminal assignment problem

This paper presents a hybrid Hopfield network-genetic algorithm (GA) approach to tackle the terminal assignment (TA) problem. TA involves determining minimum cost links to form a communications network, by connecting a given set of terminals to a given collection of concentrators. Some previous approaches provide very good results if the cost associated with assigning a single terminal to a given concentrator is known. However, there are situations in which the cost of a single assignment is not known in advance, and only the cost associated with feasible solutions can be calculated. In these situations, previous algorithms for TA based on greedy heuristics are no longer valid, or fail to get feasible solutions. Our approach involves a Hopfield neural network (HNN) which manages the problem's constraints, whereas a GA searches for high quality solutions with the minimum possible cost. We show that our algorithm is able to achieve feasible solutions to the TA in instances where the cost of a single assignment in not known in advance, improving the results obtained by previous approaches. We also show the applicability of our approach to other problems related to the TA.     

Layout optimization of satellite module using soft computing techniques

This paper presents a hybrid method using soft computing techniques to deal with layout design problem of a satellite module. This problem is a three-dimensional layout optimization problem with behavioral constraints, and is difficult to solve in polynomial time. In this study, we firstly used a Hopfield neural network (HNN) to allocate the given apparatuses and equipment to the bearing plate surfaces in the satellite module. Then, we integrated genetic algorithm/particle swarm optimization (GA/PSO) and quasi-principal component analysis (QPCA) to deal with the further detailed layout optimization. The numerical experimental results showed the feasibility and efficiency of our method for layout optimization of a satellite module.     

Assignment of cells to switches in a cellular mobile network using a hybrid Hopfield network-genetic algorithm approach

Handoff and cabling cost management plays a key role in the design of cellular telecommunications networks. The efficient assignment of cells to switches in this type of networks is an NP-complete problem which cannot be solved efficiently unless P = NP. This paper presents a hybrid Hopfield network-genetic algorithm approach to the cell-to-switches assignment problem, in which a Hopfield network manages the problem's constraints, and a genetic algorithm searches for high quality solutions with the minimum possible cost in terms of handoff and cable displayed. We show, by means of computational experiments, the good performance of our approach to this problem.     

基于自适应遗传算法的SVC非均等错误保护算法

为提高可伸缩视频编码(SVC)在丢包的网络传输环境下的抗误码性能,提出了一种基于自适应遗传算法的SVC非均等错误保护算法。首先针对可伸缩视频编码的网络抽象层单元数据包头的特点,设计了一种新的网络抽象层单元的封装方案。然后将前向纠错编码的校验位在各层的分配转化为多约束条件下的优化问题,再引入惩罚函数将多约束优化问题转化为无约束优化问题,进而采用自适应遗传算法进行求解。仿真实验结果表明,与目前典型的非均等错误保护算法相比,该算法使重建的可伸缩视频编码的峰值信噪比的平均值提高了0.8dB~1.95dB,并有效提高了可伸缩视频编码在接收端的解码速度和重建质量。     

QoS routing optimization strategy using genetic algorithm in optical fiber communication networks

This paper describes the routing problems in optical fiber networks, defines five constraints, induces and simplifies the evaluation function and fitness function, and proposes a routing approach based on the genetic algorithm, which includes an operator [OMO] to solve the QoS routing problem in optical fiber communication networks. The simulation results show that the proposed routing method by using this optimal maintain operator genetic algorithm (OMOGA) is superior to the common genetic algorithms (CGA). It not only is robust and efficient but also converges quickly and can be carried out simply, that makes it better than other complicated GA.     

一种新的基于混沌神经网络的组播路由算法

探讨了在高速包交换计算机网络中,具有端到端时延及时延抖动限制的组播路由问题,提出了基于混沌神经网络的组播路由优化算法。所提出的方法具有许多优良特性,即暂态混沌特性和平稳收敛特性,能有效地避免传统Hopfield神经网络极易陷入局部极值的缺陷。它通过短暂的倒分叉过程,能很快进入稳定收敛状态。通过计算机仿真,和其它的一些方法进行了对比,结果表明：该算法能根据组播应用对时延和时延抖动的要求,快速、有效地构造最优组播树,具有较强的实时性。     

求解随机机会约束规划的混合智能算法及应用

为更有效地求解随机机会约束规划问题,提出一种基于克隆选择算法(CSA)、随机模拟技术及神经网络的混合智能算法。采用随机模拟技术产生随机变量样本矩阵训练反向传播(BP)网络以逼近不确定函数,之后在CSA中利用神经网络检验个体的可行性、计算适应度,从而得到优化问题的最优解。为保证算法搜索的快速性和有效性,CSA采用双克隆和双变异策略。仿真结果表明,与已有算法相比,混合智能算法在500代时已取得比较满意的结果,且其精度在单目标优化问题中提高了2.2%,在多目标优化问题中提高了65%;将该算法应用于求解水库优化调度的难题上,结果也表明所建立的模型及算法的可行性和有效性。     

基于神经网络量子算法的多用户检测器

利用遗传量子算法和Hopfield神经网络，提出了一种融合两种算法优点的神经网络量子算法，并将其应用到CDMA通信系统的多用户检测问题中。所提算法把神经网络嵌入到遗传量子算法的每一代中，可进一步提高量子种群的适应度函数值。通过混合神经网络到GQA中，还可加快GQA的收敛速度进而减少算法的计算复杂度。另外，GQA所提供的良好初值改善了HNN的性能，嵌入的HNN也提高了GQA的性能。仿真结果证明了该方法的抗多址干扰能力和抗远近效应能力都优于传统检测器和一些应用智能算法的多用户检测器。     

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF A HYBRID DE ALGORITHM WITH THE VNS ALGORITHM AND ITS VARIATION SVNS TO SOLVE A REAL-WORLD FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENT PROBLEM

The Frequency Assignment is a very important task in the planning of the GSM networks, and it still continues to be a critical task for current (and future) mobile communication operators. In this work, we compare a hybrid Differential Evolution algorithm with the Variable Neighbourhood Search algorithm and also its variant Skewed Variable Neighbourhood Search to solve a real-world Frequency Assignment problem (FAP) in GSM Networks. The results that are shown use accurate interference information. That information was also adopted by other researchers and it represents a real GSM network, granting, therefore, an really important applicability. Furthermore, we have analyzed and compared our approach with other algorithms proposed so far to this problem. Hence, our approach using the SVNS algorithm has proven to be efficient in solving this problem, and permitted us to obtain good results. In fact, with this work we have contributed to the FAP problem with an additional comparison between approaches using metaheuristics based on trajectory (VNS and SVNS) and others based on population (DE).     

A hybrid genetic algorithm for multi-depot homogenous locomotive assignment with time windows

This paper presents a hybrid genetic algorithm to solve a multi-depot homogenous locomotive assignment problem with time windows. The locomotive assignment problem is to assign a set of homogeneous locomotives locating in a set of dispersed depots to a set of pre-schedules trains that are supposed to be serviced in pre-specified hard/soft time windows. A mathematical model is presented, using vehicle routing problem with time windows (VRPTW) for formulation of the problem. A cluster-first, route-second approach is used to inform the multi-depot locomotive assignment to a set of single depot problems and after that we solve each problem independently. Each single depot problem is solved heuristically by a hybrid genetic algorithm that in which Push Forward Insertion Heuristic (PFIH) is used to determine the initial solution and λ-interchange mechanism is used for neighborhood search and improving method. A medium sized numerical example with different scenarios is presented and examined to more clarification of the approach as well as to check capabilities of the model and algorithm. Also some of the results are compared with the solutions produced by branch & bound technique to determine validity and quality of the model. The experiments with a set of 15 completely random generated instance problems indicate that this algorithm is efficient and solves the problem in a polynomial time.