Stochastic optimization of sailing trajectories in an upwind regatta

In a sailboat race, the navigator's attempts to plot the fastest possible course are hindered by shifty winds. We present mathematical models appropriate for this situation, which use statistical analysis of wind fluctuations and are amenable to stochastic optimization methods. We describe the...

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Published in:The Journal of the Operational Research Society 2015-05, Vol.66 (5), p.807-821
Main Authors: Dalang, Robert C, Dumas, Frédéric, Sardy, Sylvain, Morgenthaler, Stephan, Vila, Juan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
America's Cup
Boat racing
Boats
Business and Management
Climate
General Paper
General Papers
Management
Operations research
Operations Research/Decision Theory
Optimization
Route optimization
sailboat race
Sailing & sailboats
statistical analysis of wind fluctuations
stochastic programming
Studies
Wind
Yachts
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Summary:In a sailboat race, the navigator's attempts to plot the fastest possible course are hindered by shifty winds. We present mathematical models appropriate for this situation, which use statistical analysis of wind fluctuations and are amenable to stochastic optimization methods. We describe the decision tool that was developed and used in the 2007 America's Cup race and its impact on the races.
ISSN:0160-5682
1476-9360
DOI:10.1057/jors.2014.40