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Learning together better : the structured design of learning teams
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
There is a great need among educators for a way to quickly assign teams in large or distance learning classrooms in a manner superior to random assignment or student self-selection. Forming teams based on knowledge of ...
Alternatives to the gradient in optimal transfer line buffer allocation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
This thesis describes several directions to replace the gradient in James Schor's gradient algorithm to solve the dual problem. The alternative directions are: the variance and standard deviation of buffer levels, the ...
Conditional dynamics of non-Markovian, infinite-server queues
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)
We study the transient dynamics of a partially observed, infinite server queue fed with a Poisson arrival process whose controlled rate is changed at discrete points in time. More specifically, we define a state that ...
Analysis of batching strategies for multi-item production with yield uncertainty
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
In this thesis, we investigate the batch sizing problem for a custom-job production facility. More specifically, given a production system that has been assigned several different types of custom jobs, we try to derive ...
Dynamic planning under uncertainty for theater airlift operations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
In this thesis, we analyze intratheater airlift operations, and propose methods to improve the planning process. The United States Air Mobility Command is responsible for the air component of the world wide U.S. military ...
Large-scale dynamic observation planning for unmanned surface vessels
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
With recent advances in research and technology, autonomous surface vessel capabilities have steadily increased. These autonomous surface vessel technologies enable missions and tasks to be performed without the direction ...
Robust planning for Effects-Based Operations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
In this thesis. we introduce and analyze methods of creating theater-level robust mission plans for Effects Based Operations (EBO) of teams of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and propose methods of effectively presenting ...
Passenger-Centric Ground Holding : including connections in ground delay program decisions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
This research seeks to address potential "passenger-centric" modifications to the way that ground holding delays are allocated in Ground Delay Programs. The allocation of landing slots to arriving flights during time periods ...
Planning with imperfect information : interceptor assignment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
We consider the problem of assigning a scarce number of interceptors to a wave of incoming atmospheric re-entry vehicles (RV). In this single wave, there is time to assign interceptors to a wave of incoming RVs, gain ...
Multiple part type decomposition method in manufacturing processing line
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001)