An Analysis of China’s Perceived Geographic Locations of Interest by Use of Value Informed Facility Location Models

Author

Layton C. Hedge

Date of Award

3-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Operations Research

Department

Department of Operational Sciences

First Advisor

Brian J. Lunday, PhD

Abstract

This research examines China and derives insights specific to it and the First Island Chain and the Second Island Chain. In doing so, this research demonstrates a methodology to examine other competitors and their geostrategic interests. In the first phase of analysis, it develops a value hierarchy to depict objectives within subregions of the area of interest and considers four alternative weightings of the value hierarchy. In the second phase of analysis, it applies four location-covering models to assess how the competitor would emplace a range of limited resources to deter and/or control points of interest. Results indicate that land-based capabilities are effective and that sea-based facilities are necessary for coverage.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-ENS-MS-24-M-081

Comments

A 12-month embargo was observed for posting this work on AFIT Scholar.

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Recommended Citation

Hedge, Layton C., "An Analysis of China’s Perceived Geographic Locations of Interest by Use of Value Informed Facility Location Models" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 7716.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/7716