Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 1, 2010
Date of Patent:
September 4, 2012
Assignee:
Blueridge Analytics, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, Jr., Anthony H. Watts
Abstract: A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 27, 2005
Date of Patent:
July 1, 2008
Assignee:
Blueridge Analytic, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael W. Detwiler, James W. Reynolds, Jr., Anthony H. Watts