Theory and biogeographical models as a tool inductive search for optimal solutions
Optimization based on biogeography is a new kind of evolutionary algorithms. Biogeography - a scientific discipline at the intersection of biology and geography that studies the geographical distribution of flora, fauna and micro-organisms in the biosphere. The article presents the basic elements of the theory biogeography and biogeographic patterns as a means of inductive search for optimal solutions. Biogeography method is a promising tool for solving various optimization problems. In particular, the development and research of relevant biogeographic algorithms for solving combinatorial optimization problems, many engineering applications.