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An Algorithm Based On Priority Rules For Solving A Multi-Drone Routing Problem In Hazardous Waste Collection, Youssef Harrath Dr., Jihene Kaabi Dr. Jan 2024

An Algorithm Based On Priority Rules For Solving A Multi-Drone Routing Problem In Hazardous Waste Collection, Youssef Harrath Dr., Jihene Kaabi Dr.

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This research investigates the problem of assigning pre-scheduled trips to multiple drones to collect hazardous waste from different sites in the minimum time. Each drone is subject to essential restrictions: maximum flying capacity and recharge operation. The goal is to assign the trips to the drones so that the waste is collected in the minimum time. This is done if the total flying time is equally distributed among the drones. An algorithm was developed to solve the problem. The algorithm is based on two main ideas: sort the trips according to a given priority rule and assign the current trip …


Optimal Algorithm For Managing On-Campus Student Transportation, Youssef Harrath Dr. Jan 2024

Optimal Algorithm For Managing On-Campus Student Transportation, Youssef Harrath Dr.

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This study analyzed the transportation issues at the University of Bahrain Sakhir campus, where a bus system with an unorganized and fixed number of buses allocated each semester was in place. Data was collected through a survey, on-site observations, and student schedules to estimate the number of buses needed. The study was limited to students who require to move between buildings for academic purposes and not those who choose to ride buses for other reasons. An algorithm was designed to calculate the optimal number of buses for each time slot, and for each day. This solution could improve transportation efficiency, …


Ant Colony-Based Approach For Solving An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Routing Problem, Youssef Harrath Dr., Jihene Kaabi Dr. Jan 2023

Ant Colony-Based Approach For Solving An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Routing Problem, Youssef Harrath Dr., Jihene Kaabi Dr.

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Waste management issues are affecting the economic and environmental aspects of modern societies. Thus, growing the interest of academic and industrial research and development in optimizing the process of waste management. As these issues greatly impact human health and environmental aspects and impose a threat, hazardous waste management requires even much more attention. The problem studied in this research is a variant of the vehicle routing problem using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The focus of this research is on planning the routes for waste collection and disposal using a UAV. The aim is to collect all the waste as …