Interactions in Transport Networks

  • Authors:
  • Nigel Walker;Marc Wennink

  • Affiliations:
  • BT Research, B54, 141, Adastral Park, Ipswich, IP5 3RE, UK;BT Research, B54, 141, Adastral Park, Ipswich, IP5 3RE, UK

  • Venue:
  • Electronic Notes in Theoretical Computer Science (ENTCS)
  • Year:
  • 2005

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Abstract

We present a model that captures basic interactions occurring in transport networks, including routing and flow control. Many network processes can be seen as solving an optimisation problem, or seeking a balance between competing interests. The problem structure is illustrated by means of a 'component graph', which dictates the communication and interaction patterns between different parts of the system. We show how the same formalism also captures interactions in electrical circuits.