Orbit Transfer Manoeuvres as a Test Benchmark for Comparison Metrics of Evolutionary Algorithms

Minisci, E.A. and Avanzini, G. (2009) Orbit Transfer Manoeuvres as a Test Benchmark for Comparison Metrics of Evolutionary Algorithms. In: 2009 IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, Proceedings. Series: IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation, 1-5. IEEE: New York, pp. 350-357. ISBN 978-1-4244-2958-5

Abstract

In the present paper some metrics for evaluating the performance of evolutionary algorithms are considered. The capabilities of two different optimisation approaches are compared on three test cases, represented by the optimisation of orbital transfer trajectories. The complexity of the problem of ranking stochastic algorithms by means of quantitative indices is analyzed by means of a large sample of runs, so as to derive statistical properties of the indices in order to evaluate their usefulness in understanding the actual algorithm capabilities and their possible intrinsic limitations in providing reliable information.

• Item Type: Book Sections
• Additional Information: IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation Trondheim, NORWAY, MAY 18-21, 2009
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Minisci, Dr Edmondo
• Authors: Minisci, E.A., and Avanzini, G.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
• Publisher: IEEE
• ISBN: 978-1-4244-2958-5