An Efficient Link Enhancement Strategy for Computer Networks using Genetic Algorithm

Debashis Saha, Uday Kumar Chakraborty

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Abstract

Topological expansion of a computer network for enhancing its geographical coverage, survivability and routability frequently involves an optimization problem to select the best possible combination of links within a given budget limit. Since the problem is known to be NP-complete, heuristics are usually employed to minimize the search of links that may be added. With an objective to develop an efficient selection strategy that will produce either an optimal or a near-optimal solution quickly, a genetic algorithmic approach has been considered in the present work. The algorithm performs better than the previously published enhancement strategies. Simulation results are presented to substantiate this claim.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalComputer Communications
Volume20
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 1997
Externally publishedYes

Disciplines

  • Computer Sciences
  • Digital Communications and Networking

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