Title :
Combination of analytic network process and Bayesian Network model for Multi-Criteria Engineering Decision problems
Author :
Szucs, G. ; Sallai, Gyula
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Telecommun. & Media Inf., Budapest Univ. of Technol. & Econ., Budapest
Abstract :
This paper deals with multi criteria decision analysis in an engineering area (info-communication networks) by combining two effective mathematical modelling tools: analytic hierarchy process and Bayesian network. An extension of Bayesian network is introduced, this vector Bayesian network is able to calculate the effects of the node faults in info-communication networks on different errors occurred at end users. We have developed a method combining expert knowledge and probabilistic theory to analyse fault spreading problem. A numerical example of network problem is worked out in order to certify our theoretical conception.
Keywords :
belief networks; decision making; decision theory; probability; telecommunication network reliability; Bayesian network model; analytic hierarchy process; analytic network process; fault spreading problem; info-communication network; multicriteria engineering decision problems; probabilistic theory; vector Bayesian network; Bayesian methods; Computer networks; Costs; Decision making; Design engineering; Fault trees; Feedback; Humans; Informatics; Mathematical model; Analytic Network Process; Bayesian Network; Fault trees; Multi Criteria Decision Analysis; Probabilistic approach;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering Management Conference, 2008. IEMC Europe 2008. IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Estoril
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2288-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2289-0
DOI :
10.1109/IEMCE.2008.4617944
