We compare the effectiveness of uniform versus non-uniform waveband switching under the dual cost metrics of switching requirements and fiber capacity. We consider a star topology and begin by characterizing the optimal performance frontier achievable under no restrictions on waveband sizing, and provide algorithms employing non-uniform waveband sizing that approach or achieve this optimum. We ...

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This paper presents a new method for hierarchical characterization of analog integrated circuits. For each circuit class, a fundamental set of performances is defined and extracted topology-independently. A circuit being characterized is decomposed in general subcircuits. Sizing rules of these topology-independent subcircuits are included into the characterization by functional constraints. In ...

We consider mixed-integer linear programming (MIP) models of production planning problems known as the small bucket lot-sizing and scheduling problems. We present an application of a class of valid inequalities to the case with lost demand (stock-out) costs. Presented results of numerical experiments made for the the Proportional Lot-sizing and Scheduling Problem (PLSP) confirm benefits of such...

background: there are few epidemiological reports on adherence to physical activity (pa) and screen-time (st) recommendations among iranian children and adolescents at the provincial level. we used nationally representative data to provide recent prevalence estimates of iranian children who met the recommendations for pa and st.   methods: this nationwide study was conducted among 14,880 studen...

background: there are few epidemiological reports on adherence to physical activity (pa) and screen-time (st) recommendations among iranian children and adolescents at the provincial level. we used nationally representative data to provide recent prevalence estimates of iranian children who met the recommendations for pa and st.   methods: this nationwide study was conducted among 14,880 studen...

This paper represents a long-standing collaboration between Robert Fildes and Brian Kingsman who sadly died before it could be completed. This paper proposes a methodology for examining the effect of demand uncertainty and forecast error on lot sizing methods, unit costs and customer service levels in MRP type manufacturing systems. A number of cost structures were considered which depend on th...

PURPOSE To assess the efficacy of high-frequency ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) in improving the accuracy of phakic intraocular lens (pIOL) sizing by increasing the incidence of acceptable postoperative vault. SETTING Multiple private practices, United States. DESIGN Evaluation of diagnostic test or technology. METHODS This prospective multicenter clinical study evaluated eyes having pIOL...

One of the fundamental problems in operations management is to determine the optimal investment in capacity. Capacity investment consumes resources and the decision is often irreversible. Moreover, the available capacity level affects the action space for production and inventory planning decisions directly. In this paper, we address the joint capacitated lot sizing and capacity acquisition pro...

Demand response (DR) can be very useful for an industrial facility, since it allows noticeable reductions in the electricity bill due to the significant value of energy demand. Although most industrial processes have stringent constraints in terms of hourly active power, DR only becomes attractive when performed with the contemporaneous use of battery energy storage systems (BESSs). When this o...