Waste collection route optimization based on real fill status data
Project plan
In order to successfully employ an optimisation solution, I will develop a simple framework for the evaluation of optimisation algorithms. This work has already been started, but still needs some refinement. Once this is done, I shall work on implement the optimisation techniques and develop the architecture for communicating with the monitoring central system. I will also compare these algorithms and provide benchmarks. As soon as these tasks are done, I will focus on writing the thesis.
Next, I present a list with these tasks, their description and an estimated time.
- Framework
- Development of a framework for the evaluation and benchmark of optimisation techniques. Estimated time: 4 weeks.
- Architecture
- Definition of an architecture for the communication between the optimisation framework and the monitoring system. Estimated time: 6 weeks.
- Optimisation
- Implementation and further study of different optimisation algorithms. Estimated time: 10 weeks.
- Comparison
- Gathering of data to provide a solid comparison and benchmark of the implemented algorithms. Estimated time: 4 weeks.
- Thesis writing
- Thesis writing, including a detailed documentation of the optimisation techniques and their performance. Estimated time: 4 weeks.