Reformulation and Enhancement of Distributed Robust Optimization Framework Incorporating Decision-Adaptive Uncertainty Sets

Distributionally robust optimization (DRO) is an advanced framework within the realm of optimization theory that addresses scenarios where the underlying probability distribution governing the data is uncertain or ambiguous. In this paper, we introduce a novel class of DRO challenges where the proba...

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Main Authors: Jie Zhang, Shuang Lin, Yifei Wang
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
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description Distributionally robust optimization (DRO) is an advanced framework within the realm of optimization theory that addresses scenarios where the underlying probability distribution governing the data is uncertain or ambiguous. In this paper, we introduce a novel class of DRO challenges where the probability distribution of random variables is contingent upon the decision variables, and the ambiguity set is defined through parameterization involving the mean and a covariance matrix, which also depend on the decision variables. This dependency makes DRO difficult to solve directly; therefore, first, we demonstrate that under the condition of a full-space support set, the original problem can be reduced to a second-order cone programming (SOCP) problem. Subsequently, we solve this second-order cone programming problem using a projection differential equation approach. Compared with the traditional methods, the differential equation method offers advantages in providing continuous and smooth solutions, offering inherent stability analysis, and possessing a rich mathematical toolbox, which make the differential equation a powerful and versatile tool for addressing complex optimization challenges.
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spelling doaj-art-52c825872e83422eb9e997f320528b742025-08-20T02:11:04ZengMDPI AGAxioms2075-16802024-10-01131069910.3390/axioms13100699Reformulation and Enhancement of Distributed Robust Optimization Framework Incorporating Decision-Adaptive Uncertainty SetsJie Zhang0Shuang Lin1Yifei Wang2School of Mathematics, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116029, ChinaDepartment of Basic Courses Teaching, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, ChinaSchool of Mathematics, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116029, ChinaDistributionally robust optimization (DRO) is an advanced framework within the realm of optimization theory that addresses scenarios where the underlying probability distribution governing the data is uncertain or ambiguous. In this paper, we introduce a novel class of DRO challenges where the probability distribution of random variables is contingent upon the decision variables, and the ambiguity set is defined through parameterization involving the mean and a covariance matrix, which also depend on the decision variables. This dependency makes DRO difficult to solve directly; therefore, first, we demonstrate that under the condition of a full-space support set, the original problem can be reduced to a second-order cone programming (SOCP) problem. Subsequently, we solve this second-order cone programming problem using a projection differential equation approach. Compared with the traditional methods, the differential equation method offers advantages in providing continuous and smooth solutions, offering inherent stability analysis, and possessing a rich mathematical toolbox, which make the differential equation a powerful and versatile tool for addressing complex optimization challenges.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1680/13/10/699DROSOCPdecision-dependent ambiguity setprojection differential equation approach
spellingShingle Jie Zhang
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Reformulation and Enhancement of Distributed Robust Optimization Framework Incorporating Decision-Adaptive Uncertainty Sets
Axioms
DRO
SOCP
decision-dependent ambiguity set
projection differential equation approach
title Reformulation and Enhancement of Distributed Robust Optimization Framework Incorporating Decision-Adaptive Uncertainty Sets
title_full Reformulation and Enhancement of Distributed Robust Optimization Framework Incorporating Decision-Adaptive Uncertainty Sets
title_fullStr Reformulation and Enhancement of Distributed Robust Optimization Framework Incorporating Decision-Adaptive Uncertainty Sets
title_full_unstemmed Reformulation and Enhancement of Distributed Robust Optimization Framework Incorporating Decision-Adaptive Uncertainty Sets
title_short Reformulation and Enhancement of Distributed Robust Optimization Framework Incorporating Decision-Adaptive Uncertainty Sets
title_sort reformulation and enhancement of distributed robust optimization framework incorporating decision adaptive uncertainty sets
topic DRO
SOCP
decision-dependent ambiguity set
projection differential equation approach
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1680/13/10/699
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