This chapter discusses a research activity recently carried out by Thales Alenia Space, to support International Space Station (ISS) logistics. We investigate the issue of adding a number of virtual items (i.e. items not given a priori) inside partially loaded containers, in order to exploit the volume still available on board as much as possible. Items already accommodated are supposed to be tetris-like, while the additional virtual items are assumed to be parallelepipeds. A mixed-integer non-linear programming (MINLP) model is introduced first, then possible linear (MILP) approximations are discussed, and a corresponding heuristic solution approach is proposed. Guidelines for future research are highlighted, and experimental insights are provided to show the efficiency of the proposed approach.


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    Universal stowage module for future space exploration

    Descamp, V. A. / Hussey, M. W. / Garber, P. et al. | NTRS | 1974


    Universal Stowage Module for Future Space Exploration

    V. A. Seccamp / M. W. Hussex / P. Garber et al. | NTIS | 1973



    Universal Stowage Module for Future Space Exploration

    V. A. Descamp / M. W. Hussey / P. Garber et al. | NTIS | 1974


    Universal stowage module for future space exploration

    Seccamp, V. A. / Hussex, M. W. / Garber, P. et al. | NTRS | 1973