Title :
Hierarchical clustering technique for the minimum cost design of a naturally clustered computer communication network
Author :
Mukherjee, A. ; Bhaumik, B.B. ; Bandyopadhyay, A.K.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Telecommun. Eng., Jadavpur Univ., Calcutta, India
Abstract :
We propose an optimization problem for minimizing the design cost and maintaining a proper grade of service for a computer communication network. This problem is solved by using the subgradient optimization technique. The technique is illustrated by a set of examples.<>
Keywords :
costing; optimisation; wide area networks; design cost; hierarchical clustering technique; minimum cost design; naturally clustered computer communication network; optimization problem; subgradient optimization technique; Computer networks; Costs; Design optimization; Distributed computing; Equations; Light rail systems; Telephony;
Conference_Titel :
TENCON '93. Proceedings. Computer, Communication, Control and Power Engineering.1993 IEEE Region 10 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Beijing, China
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1233-3
DOI :
10.1109/TENCON.1993.320030
