Network Modelling
Douglas R. Shier · Kluwer Academic Publishers eBooks · 2006
Networks form the backbone of many familiar, and economically critical, activities in our modern life, as exemplified by electrical grid systems, computer systems, telecommunication systems, and transportation systems. Network models, and associated optimization algorithms, are important in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of such systems. In this chapter, we wish to introduce the reader to a variety of less apparent network models. Such models are drawn from application areas such as genomics, sports, artificial intelligence, and decision analysis as well as transportation and communication. Our objective is to illustrate how network modelling can be useful in formulating problems occurring in these diverse areas — problems that at first blush seem quite remote from the standard applications of networks.