A Fast and Scalable Re-routing Algorithm based on Shortest Path and Genetic Algorithms J. Lee, J. Yang Jungkyu Lee

Abstract

This paper presents a fast and scalable re-routing algorithm that adapts to dynamically changing networks. The proposed algorithm, DGA, integrates Dijkstra’s shortest path algorithm with the genetic algorithm. Dijkstra’s algorithm is used to define the predecessor array that facilitates the initialization process of the genetic algorithm. Then the genetic algorithm keeps finding the best routes with appropriate genetic operators under dynamic traffic situations. Experimental results demonstrate that DGA produces routes with less traveling time and computational overhead than pure genetic algorithm-based approaches as well as Dijkstra’s algorithm in largescale routing problems.