ENCE 724 / BMGT 832  Nonlinear Programming

Projects

Selected Previous Projects

Modeling and Algorithmic Projects

• Resource Allocation in OFDMA Wireless Networks
• Optimal Transmitting Scheme for MIMO-OFDM Systems with Spatial Correlation Feedback
• Decomposition Technique in Project Resource Planning Problem
• Back Calculation Analysis of Pavement-Layer Moduli Using Pattern Search Algorithms
• Room Cooling Control Optimization
• Multi-Model Traffic Assignment with Consideration of Transit Vehicles

Project Details

Overview

The course project is intended to give students first-hand experience with nonlinear programming for a chosen application area. There are three phases to this project as in the case of real-world projects. In particular, a proposal for the work to be done needs to be generated. Second, the actual analysis and data collection needs to be performed. And lastly, like real-world projects, there is the reporting and/or presentation stage. The project will analyze one or more aspects covered in the course and will use real or realistic data that will be selected by the student and approved by the instructor. Students are encouraged to talk with Professor Gabriel about possible topics prior to the proposal deadline.

Deliverables

• Written Project Proposal (approx. 3-5 pages) due February 27, 2007
• Mid-Term Project Review Meeting during (to be arranged)
• Presentation and Final Report due May 8, 2007

Written Proposal

The written proposal is a “contract” in some sense between the project team and the instructor and should be thought out carefully. It will consist of 3-5 pages necessarily including the following sections:

1. 1. Overview of the project
2. Objective of the project
3. Description of the nonlinear programming concepts to be used
4. Work plan, listing specific work tasks to be performed in support of the project objective, with key dates, for example
   a. Task 1: Collect relevant data, June 10-June 15,
   b. Task 2: Perform statistical analyses, June 16-June 30, etc.
   Note that each project will potentially have distinct tasks along with specific dates by when the work tasks should be completed.
5. Estimate the number of hours for each task and when these hours will be spent. This estimate will be compared with the actual number of hours expended when the project team meets for the mid-project review, the final presentation and perhaps at other times during the semester.
6. List of possible problems (for example, lack of sufficient data for analysis) and back-up plan in order to perform the project on time.

Mid-Project Meeting

The student will meet with Professor Gabriel at least once during the month of April (outside of class time) to report on the progress of the project. In particular, items to be discussed will include how well the work plan is being followed, any problems encountered, any new tasks that need to be included. This meeting is important to the success of the project and is mandatory.

Presentation and Final Report

The student will prepare both a presentation as well as a final report on their chosen project. The presentation will be in class on the day specified above. The preferred presentation format is to use PowerPoint either using a laptop with a projector hookup or to use overhead transparencies. The student should make arrangement so that everyone in the audience will have a paper copy of the presentation on which to take notes. The presentation will last approximately 20 to 30 minutes (the exact time will be determined once the number of project teams is known). At a minimum, the presentation should outline the objectives of the project, the conclusions, and some of the analysis involved. In addition, if desired, the presenters can briefly mention possible follow-up work. Note that it is expected that those students not giving the presentation will have the opportunity to participate in the discussion during and following the presentation.

The final report will consist of approximately 10-15 word-processed pages (single spaced) and will contain the detailed analysis of the project. This report, due in class on the date of the final exam scheduled by the registrar. will consist of the following sections:

1. Overview of the project that was considered
2. Objective of the project
3. Description of the nonlinear programming concepts that were used
4. Major conclusions reached
5. Detailed description of the project including any problems encountered, and
6. Description of future extensions of this work (if desirable).

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