An attempt to develop an algorithm that optimizes the location of objects (called servers) that interact with other objects (called nodes) within a predefined range. The algorithm was implemented in python using numpy, pandas, matplotlib and seaborn.
- Server: An object that distributes a resources or interacts in some way with other objects within a specified (circular) range.
- Node : An object that recieves a resources or requires some interaction.
- Radius: The "distance" around a server that determines how far away nodes can be before they are no longer served by the server.
- Most connected object/node: The node that has the highest number of nodes within a specified radius. This radius is the same as the radius defined above.
39 Nodes, 9 Servers
- In general, any application that requires the distribution of resources within a limited range may benefit from this algorithm like this one. For example, this algorithm can help optimize the positions of…
- surveillance drones used in disaster management endeavors like wildfire fighting.
- wireless-communication infrastructure like cell towers.
- electrical substations
- COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Cursory analysis reveals that the number of circles depends on the radius of the circle and density of the points.