A Stochastic Integer Programming Model for Minimizing Cost in the Use of Rain Water Collectors for Firefighting

In this paper we propose a stochastic integer programming optimization model to determine the optimal location and number of rain water collectors (RWCs) for forest firefighting. The objective is to minimize expected total cost to control forest fires. The model is tested using a real case and sever...

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Main Authors: Luis A. Rivera-Morales, Neale R. Smith, Mario G. Manzano, David Garza-Ramírez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/983270