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Book Synopsis An Aid for Flight Squadron Scheduling by : Tetsuichi Kawakami
Download or read book An Aid for Flight Squadron Scheduling written by Tetsuichi Kawakami and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An integer programming approach is taken to schedule daily training flights in a Japanese operational flight squadron and an American flight training squadron. Two related models for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) are considered for pilots just out of the training pipeline and for fully qualified pilots. Explicit measures of effectiveness that update pilot currency are used, while instructor and aircraft availabilities create resource restrictions. The models are implemented in the GAMS language and solved with the ZOOM solver, using simulated data which include up to 19 pilots. A typical model with 477 constraints and 129 variables is solved in 2.30 seconds on an IBM 3033AP. In addition, a training squadron model in the United States Marine Corps is considered. The approach is similar to the JMSDF models, except that a student must be assigned an instructor and there is a difference in training policy. The model is formulated using GAMS and solved with ZOOM solver, using the data from the training squadron HMT303, Camp Pendleton, CA. The data includes 11 student pilots and 15 instructors. A typical model with 146 constraints and 984 variables is solved in 23.5 seconds on an IBM 3033AP.
Book Synopsis An Aid for Flight Squadron Scheduling by : Tetsuichi Kawakami
Download or read book An Aid for Flight Squadron Scheduling written by Tetsuichi Kawakami and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An integer programming approach is taken to schedule daily training flights in a Japanese operational flight squadron and an American flight training squadron. Two related models for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) are considered for pilots just out of the training pipeline and for fully qualified pilots. Explicit measures of effectiveness that update pilot currency are used, while instructor and aircraft availabilities create resource restrictions. The models are implemented in the GAMS language and solved with the ZOOM solver, using simulated data which include up to 19 pilots. A typical model with 477 constraints and 129 variables is solved in 2.30 seconds on an IBM 3033AP. In addition, a training squadron model in the United States Marine Corps is considered. The approach is similar to the JMSDF models, except that a student must be assigned an instructor and there is a difference in training policy. The model is formulated using GAMS and solved with ZOOM solver, using the data from the training squadron HMT303, Camp Pendleton, CA. The data includes 11 student pilots and 15 instructors. A typical model with 146 constraints and 984 variables is solved in 23.5 seconds on an IBM 3033AP.
Book Synopsis A Monthly Squadron Sortie Scheduling Model for Improved Combat Readiness by : John D. Van Brabant
Download or read book A Monthly Squadron Sortie Scheduling Model for Improved Combat Readiness written by John D. Van Brabant and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An integer programming approach is taken to planning sorties for an operational squadron in the U.S. Navy. The model is designed as a decision aid for squadron operations officers in the planning of monthly flight schedules with the goal of maximizing squadron combat readiness by maximizing a weighted sum of readiness levels over all mission areas. Squadrons in each aviation community try to maximize readiness by flying training 'events', subject to certain restrictions including: limited funding, limited availability of training facilities, a required number of aircraft per flight, flight time equity among pilots, and maintaining minimum levels of readiness in each mission area. An integer programming model, applicable to most squadron types, is implemented on a PC to maximize squadron readiness subject to those restrictions. The model is programmed in the GAMS language and solved in 5 minutes on 80486/33MHz computer with the XA solver. The output is a matrix of pilot-to-event assignments and shows the projected squadron readiness following the implementation of the proposed monthly schedule.
Book Synopsis A Monthly Squadron Sortie Scheduling Model for Improved Combat Readiness by : John D. Van Brabant
Download or read book A Monthly Squadron Sortie Scheduling Model for Improved Combat Readiness written by John D. Van Brabant and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An integer programming approach is taken to planning sorties for an operational squadron in the U.S. Navy. The model is designed as a decision aid for squadron operations officers in the planning of monthly flight schedules with the goal of maximizing squadron combat readiness by maximizing a weighted sum of readiness levels over all mission areas. Squadrons in each aviation community try to maximize readiness by flying training 'events', subject to certain restrictions including: limited funding, limited availability of training facilities, a required number of aircraft per flight, flight time equity among pilots, and maintaining minimum levels of readiness in each mission area. An integer programming model, applicable to most squadron types, is implemented on a PC to maximize squadron readiness subject to those restrictions. The model is programmed in the GAMS language and solved in 5 minutes on 80486/33MHz computer with the XA solver. The output is a matrix of pilot-to-event assignments and shows the projected squadron readiness following the implementation of the proposed monthly schedule.
Book Synopsis A Decision Support System for Effective Scheduling in an F-16 Pilot Training Squadron by : Davut Aslan
Download or read book A Decision Support System for Effective Scheduling in an F-16 Pilot Training Squadron written by Davut Aslan and published by . This book was released on 2003-03-01 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scheduling of flights for a flight training squadron involves the coordination of time and resources in a dynamic environment. The generation of a daily flight schedule (DFS) requires the proper coordination of resources within established time windows, This research provides a decision support tool to assist in the generation of the DFS. Three different priority rules are investigated for determining an initial ordering of flights and a shifting bottleneck heuristic is used to establish a candidate DFS. A user interface allows a scheduler to interact with the decision support tool during the DFS generation process. Furthermore, the decision support tool provides the capability to produce a weekly schedule for short-term planning purposes as well as the entire flight training program schedule for long- term planning purposes.
Book Synopsis Computer Assisted Scheduling for Air Force Tactical Fighter Squadrons by : Brian C. Dugle
Download or read book Computer Assisted Scheduling for Air Force Tactical Fighter Squadrons written by Brian C. Dugle and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This project develops an algorithm modeling part of the squadron scheduling function. The thesis includes a description of the scheduling function, brief descriptions of some work previously published on computer aids to scheduling, and describes the approach taken in developing the algorithm. The bulk of the thesis is a listing of the programs written to demonstrate the algorithm. The programs are written in Microsft BASIC-80, version 5.21, which is compatible with the Cromemco microcomputers supplied to fighter squadrons in the Air Force. The programs allow data entry for a weekly schedule, show which pilots are qualified and available for each activity, and allow selection of an individual pilot for each. (Author).
Book Synopsis Pilot Scheduling in a Fighter Squadron by : William Henry Roege
Download or read book Pilot Scheduling in a Fighter Squadron written by William Henry Roege and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Air Force fighter pilots, in order to remain combat qualified, must complete flight training every 6 months as specified by Tactical Air Command Manual (TACM) 51-50. Presently, scheduling is manual. As a result, pilots do not receive an optimum flow of training and often do not complete their required training. We propose a computer model, and integer program, based on branch and bound techniques to solve the problem on a micro-computer. The model includes complicating constraints such a screw rest restrictions and absences from duty and ensures that each pilot receives at least a minimum, or no more than a maximum, number of lights per week. Our method involves relaxing some of the constraints (e.g. crew rest constraints) to obtain a network flow problem. We tighten the relaxation by solving small set covering problems derived from the relaxed constraints. The model was developed and tested on an IBM personal computer.
Book Synopsis Design of an Aircrew Scheduling Decision Aid for the 6916th Electronic Security Squadron by : Thomas J. Kopf
Download or read book Design of an Aircrew Scheduling Decision Aid for the 6916th Electronic Security Squadron written by Thomas J. Kopf and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aircrew scheduling problem has received considerable research attention in the military. Because of the great number of possible scheduling alternatives, it is difficult to find an optimal solution to the scheduling problem. Additionally, changes to the original schedule make it even more difficult to find an optimal solution. The emergence of capable microcomputers, decision support systems, the adaptive design methodology, and integrated software packages has provided an opportunity to develop decision aids to help aircrew schedulers become more efficient and develop more effective aircrew schedules. This thesis investigates the development of decision aid to assist 6916ESS Electronic Security Squadron schedulers develop schedules and make changes to existing schedules. The adaptive design methodology in decision support systems development is used in the construction of this decision aid. This decision aid integrates and extensive data base and spreadsheet system to assist schedulers develop and maintain schedules and other scheduler functions such as: flight orders preparation, 30 and 90 day flight hour computations, and recurring training. The system is built using a Zenith Z-248 microcomputer and an integrated word processing, spreadsheet, and data base software package.
Book Synopsis An Expert System for Aviation Squadron Flight Scheduling by :
Download or read book An Expert System for Aviation Squadron Flight Scheduling written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An aviation squadron's flight schedule has a major impact on that organization's performance and morale. The ability to consistently draft a correct flight schedule that accounts for all applicable factors, requires a flight schedules officer with significant experience and good judgement. Even with those qualities, the task will normally be a lengthy one. The traditional procedure of using grease boards is antiquated in this age of microcomputers and user-friendly software. An integrated database application and expert system would provide the capability of expediting the flight scheduling process while simultaneously producing a consistently high quality schedule. It would also provide the training to elevate non-expert schedulers to an expert level of performance.
Book Synopsis Robust Aircraft Squadron Scheduling in the Face of Absenteeism by : Osman B. Gokcen
Download or read book Robust Aircraft Squadron Scheduling in the Face of Absenteeism written by Osman B. Gokcen and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Commanding an Air Force Squadron by : Col Usaf Timmons, Timothy
Download or read book Commanding an Air Force Squadron written by Col Usaf Timmons, Timothy and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The privilege of commanding an Air Force squadron, despite its heavy responsibilities and unrelenting challenges, represents for many Air Force officers the high point of their careers. It is service as a squadron commander that accords true command authority for the first time. The authority, used consistently and wisely, provides a foundation for command. As with the officer's commission itself, command authority is granted to those who have earned it, both by performance and a revealed capacity for the demands of total responsibility. But once granted, it much be revalidated every day. So as one assumes squadron command, bringing years of experience and proven record to join with this new authority, one might still need a little practical help to success with the tasks of command. This book offers such help. “Commanding an Air Force Squadron” brings unique and welcome material to a subject other books have addressed. It is rich in practical, useful, down-to-earth advice from officers who have recently experienced squadron command. The author does not quote regulations, parrot doctrine, or paraphrase the abstractions that lace the pages of so many books about leadership. Nor does he puff throughout the manuscript about how he did it. Rather, he presents a digest of practical wisdom based on real-world experience drawn from the reflection of many former commanders from any different types of units. He addresses all Air Force squadron commanders, rated and nonrated, in all sorts of missions worldwide. Please also see a follow up to this book entitled “Commanding an Air Force Squadron in the Twenty-First Century (2003)” by Jeffry F. Smith, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF.
Book Synopsis Air Force Crew Scheduling by : Matthew J. Koch
Download or read book Air Force Crew Scheduling written by Matthew J. Koch and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Air Force flight, training, and crew scheduling is a labor-intensive and largely manual process across all flying squadrons. Complex training requirements and dependencies, operational constraints, numerous qualifications, and unforeseen missions confound the schedule development process. We develop multiple optimization formulations for the Air Force crew scheduling problem. Furthermore, we present multiple objective functions aiming at mimicking reality to account for pilot qualification upgrades and their ability to stay current and mission ready. To compare candidate schedules, we identify numerous metrics that show the impact of the different objective functions. Finally, we briefly discuss how to incorporate scheduler preferences and focus on creating human-interpretable schedules so that the scheduler can select the most desired schedule for the squadrons' current needs.
Book Synopsis A Monthly Sortie Scheduling Model for Improved EA-6B Prowler Combat Readiness by : Scott H. Swords
Download or read book A Monthly Sortie Scheduling Model for Improved EA-6B Prowler Combat Readiness written by Scott H. Swords and published by . This book was released on 1998-03-01 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EA-6B Prowler crews conduct a variety of missions and are required to fly and train with sufficient regularity to maintain combat proficiency. These crews maintain this proficiency by completing regularly scheduled training qualifications. Squadrons determine their readiness level based on the percentage completion of these qualifications. Squadrons currently use an ad hoc method for scheduling training. This thesis develops a mixed integer program to plan monthly sorties, as a decision aid for squadron operations officers. The goal is to maximize squadron combat readiness by minimizing the number of aviators not fully combat-ready, subject to the number of flights available. The model is programmed in the GAMS language and uses a spreadsheet interface for both input and output. It is typically solved in 10 minutes on a Pentium 120 MHz PC with the OSL solver. The output is a matrix of pilots to flight assignments and aircrew to flight and seat assignments. This approach immediately yields a 10% improvement in average monthly readiness as compared to the ad hoc method and should be implemented as a methodology for scheduling monthly sorties.
Download or read book Approach written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Optimizing an F-16 Squadron Weekly Pilot Schedule for the Turkish Air Force by : Murat Yavuz
Download or read book Optimizing an F-16 Squadron Weekly Pilot Schedule for the Turkish Air Force written by Murat Yavuz and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Mathematical Programming Model for Fighter Training Squadron Pilot Scheduling by : Thomas M. Newlon
Download or read book Mathematical Programming Model for Fighter Training Squadron Pilot Scheduling written by Thomas M. Newlon and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Training Management and Scheduling System for United States Air Force Tactical Fighter Squadrons by : Mark T. Matthews
Download or read book A Training Management and Scheduling System for United States Air Force Tactical Fighter Squadrons written by Mark T. Matthews and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crewmembers in United States Air Force Tactical Fighter Squadrons (TFS) accomplish a complex combination of flying and ground training to meet peacetime and wartime contingency tasking. Manual scheduling systems used today often result in crewmembers not accomplishing required training or receiving training in an inefficient manner. Flying $20 million supersonic aircraft the consequences can be expensive and fatal. The scheduling problem facing the TFS can be shown to be NP hard. A heuristic is presented which offers a solution to this scheduling problem. A series of transportation subproblems are solved using a primal network simplex code. At each stage, solutions are linked with previous solutions until a schedule is formed or no feasible solution can be found for the remaining jobs. A swap routine then attempts to find a feasible solution if one does not currently exist. The algorithm then continues into an improvement routine in an attempt to find a solution with an increased objective value. This approach was chosen due to a desire to develop a system fast enough to be interactive on a daily basis yet self contained at the squadron level. The results seem promising in providing a typical USAF TFS with training results superior to those accomplished currently.
