Critical network infrastructure analysis: interdiction and system flow

Authors: Murray, Alan¹; Matisziw, Timothy²; Grubesic, Tony³

Source: Journal of Geographical Systems, Volume 9, Number 2, June 2007 , pp. 103-117(15)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Effective management of critical network infrastructure requires the assessment of potential interdiction scenarios. Optimization approaches have been essential for identifying and evaluating such scenarios in networked systems. Although a primary function of any network is the distribution of flow between origins and destinations, the complexity and difficulty of mathematically abstracting interdiction impacts on connectivity or flow has been a challenge for researchers. This paper presents an optimization approach for identifying interdiction bounds with respect to connectivity and/or flow associated with a system of origins and destinations. Application results for telecommunications flow are presented, illustrating the capabilities of this approach.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10109-006-0039-4

Affiliations: 1: Email: murray.308@osu.edu 2: Email: matisziw.1@osu.edu 3: Email: tgrubesi@indiana.edu

Publication date: 2007-06-01