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Path Finding Strategies in Stochastic Networks

Keyhani, Mohammad Hossein ; Schnee, Mathias ; Weihe, Karsten (2014)
Path Finding Strategies in Stochastic Networks.
Report, Erstveröffentlichung

Kurzbeschreibung (Abstract)

We introduce a novel generic algorithmic problem in directed acyclic graphs, motivated by our train delay research. Roughly speaking, an arc is admissible or not subject to the value of a random variable at its tail node. The core problem is to precompute data such that a walk along admissible arcs will lead to one of the target nodes with a high probability. In the motivating application scenario, this means to meet an appointment with a high chance even if train connections are broken due to train delays.

We present an efficient dynamic-programming algorithm for the generic case. The algorithm allows us to maximize the probability of success or, alternatively, optimize other criteria subject to a guaranteed probability of success.

Moreover, we customize this algorithm to the application scenario. For this scenario, we present computational results based on real data from the national German railway company. The results demonstrate that our approach is superior to the natural approach, that is, to find a fast and convenient connection and to identify alternative routes for all tight train changes where the probability that the change breaks due to delays is not negligible.

Typ des Eintrags: Report
Erschienen: 2014
Autor(en): Keyhani, Mohammad Hossein ; Schnee, Mathias ; Weihe, Karsten
Art des Eintrags: Erstveröffentlichung
Titel: Path Finding Strategies in Stochastic Networks
Sprache: Englisch
Publikationsjahr: 10 Dezember 2014
URL / URN: http://tuprints.ulb.tu-darmstadt.de/4302
Kurzbeschreibung (Abstract):

We introduce a novel generic algorithmic problem in directed acyclic graphs, motivated by our train delay research. Roughly speaking, an arc is admissible or not subject to the value of a random variable at its tail node. The core problem is to precompute data such that a walk along admissible arcs will lead to one of the target nodes with a high probability. In the motivating application scenario, this means to meet an appointment with a high chance even if train connections are broken due to train delays.

We present an efficient dynamic-programming algorithm for the generic case. The algorithm allows us to maximize the probability of success or, alternatively, optimize other criteria subject to a guaranteed probability of success.

Moreover, we customize this algorithm to the application scenario. For this scenario, we present computational results based on real data from the national German railway company. The results demonstrate that our approach is superior to the natural approach, that is, to find a fast and convenient connection and to identify alternative routes for all tight train changes where the probability that the change breaks due to delays is not negligible.

URN: urn:nbn:de:tuda-tuprints-43029
Sachgruppe der Dewey Dezimalklassifikatin (DDC): 000 Allgemeines, Informatik, Informationswissenschaft > 004 Informatik
Fachbereich(e)/-gebiet(e): 20 Fachbereich Informatik > Algorithmik
20 Fachbereich Informatik
Hinterlegungsdatum: 14 Dez 2014 20:55
Letzte Änderung: 14 Dez 2014 20:55
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