We present an exact optimization algorithm for the Orienteering Problem with TimeWindows (OPTW). The algorithm is based on bi-directional and bounded dynamic programming with decremental state space relaxation. We compare different strategies proposed in the literature to guide decremental state space relaxation: our experiments on instances derived from the literature show that there is no dominance between these strategies. We also propose a new heuristic technique to initialize the critical vertex set and we provide experimental evidence of its effectiveness.
Decremental state space relaxation strategies and initialization heuristics for solving the orienteering problem with time windows with dynamic programming / G. Righini, M. Salani. - In: COMPUTERS & OPERATIONS RESEARCH. - ISSN 0305-0548. - 36:4(2009), pp. 1191-1203.
Decremental state space relaxation strategies and initialization heuristics for solving the orienteering problem with time windows with dynamic programming
G. RighiniPrimo
;M. SalaniUltimo
2009
Abstract
We present an exact optimization algorithm for the Orienteering Problem with TimeWindows (OPTW). The algorithm is based on bi-directional and bounded dynamic programming with decremental state space relaxation. We compare different strategies proposed in the literature to guide decremental state space relaxation: our experiments on instances derived from the literature show that there is no dominance between these strategies. We also propose a new heuristic technique to initialize the critical vertex set and we provide experimental evidence of its effectiveness.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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