Some problems of pareto-optimisation in sports engineering

Abstract

Four problems has been solved: the design engineering of ski, finding several parameters in underdetermined problem of mechanics, optimal flight control of ski-jumper and making a strategic, plan for a factory of bicycles. All are solved in the frames of one approach called Pareto-optimisation. Pareto-optimisation is a relatively new method of multi-objective optimisation that makes the job of experts making final decision much more transparent than in other multi-objective approaches involving the dialogue with operator. The problems solved are typical problems when multi-objective optimisation arises in engineering. Method demonstrated in this paper gives a powerful tool of multi-objective optimisation and enables statement and successful solution of such problems in practice of sports engineering. © 2006 Springer-Verlag New York.