Optimization-Based Computer-Aided Modelling and Design: Proceedings of the First Working Conference of the IFIP TC 7.6 Working Group, The Hague, The Netherlands, 1991

The working conference dealt with recent developments in the

field of modelling and optimization and with knowledge based

decision support systems. This contributed to the realiza-

tion of the aims of the working group 7.6 which are: - to

promote theoretical research in the field of optimization

including mathematical programming and optimal control; -to

encourage the development of sophisticated knowledge based

systems in which refined optimization models and algorithms

are used; - to contribute to the exchange and dissemination

of information and collective experience among the inter-

ested groups and individuals; - to support the practical ap-

plication of such systems in control, engineering, industry,

economy etc.

A selection of papers is included into this proceedings vo-

lume since they reflect the current state of research in

areas of interest to the field of (KB)DDS, and/or they are

the value for the dissemination and exchange of information

related to research topicsof interest, and/or they describe

relevant practical experience related to designing, buil-

ding, implementing and using (KB)DSS.