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Maths and Stats

Operational  Research

Modelling and simulation

Software

 
 

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Cardinal  Consultants'  Technical  Division   provides  a  range  of  services  utilising high-calibre expertise in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computing, computer science and related fields. A brief summary of the principal areas is presented below.
 

Mathematical and Statistical Services

Problem formulation and use of advanced mathematical and statistical techniques to solve client problems in areas such as:

  • solution of mathematical problems in physical sciences, engineering and design (see also modelling and simulation below);

  • development of algorithms, trends and prediction techniques;

  • design and implementation of schemes for collection, collation, presentation and statistical analysis of measurements and data.

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Operational Research

Use of classic, advanced and bespoke O.R. methods to solve client problems in:

  • Collection and collation of operational data;

  • Resource and capacity optimisation, including stock control;

  • Production: critical path analysis, value analysis, quality control, quality improvement

  • Forecasting and decision support;

  • Time study;

  • Transport and logistics;

Experts in:  Linear and non-linear programming, Mathematical Programming, Queuing Theory, Forecasting, Decision Theory (with/without risk), Non-parametric analysis.

 

 

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Graphic  courtesy of

 The OR Society
 

Modelling and Simulation

Use of mathematical modelling and computer simulation techniques to solve client problems in:

  • analysis of systems and processes;

  • discrete-event simulations for modelling time/queue-based systems;

  • use of CCL packages, commercial packages, and development of bespoke applications;

  • performance analysis and optimisation of equipment, systems, production, logistics'

  • integration of computer graphics and animation within simulations for improved visualisation and communication.

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Software

Design, development, validation and implementation of analytical, graphical and data-handling software tools and packages, including:

  • special-purpose and bespoke computer graphics applications,

  • databases and data analysis applications,

  • software tools for automation of complex mathematical and statistical calculations and optimisations,

  • spreadsheet solutions, automation of repetitive tasks, Visual Basic for Applications,

  • development of marketing material - presentations, simulations and animations,

  • OpenGL graphics applications,

  • conversion of legacy software,

  • PC's, workstations, mainframes.

 

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Keywords
 

Mathematical services, stats and OR, linear programming, nonlinear programming, non-linear programming.

System design, system development, system engineering, system construction, system integration, prototypes, prototyping, electronics.


Software Engineering, software quality assurance, high integrity software, high integrity systems, safety critical, safety related, high security, formal methods, validation, verification, certification, safety cases.


Software Development, ACCESS, ADA, Animated displays, Artisan, Assembler, Booch, C, C++, CASE tools, configuration management, Coral, DAS, Delphi, EXCEL, Forte, Fortran, GLUT, Graphical User Interfaces, Graphics, GUI, HTML, Ingres, Integration, Internet, Intranet, IS, IT, J++, Java, Javascript, legacy systems, MASCOT, MS Access, multi-media, multi-tier client/server networks, Object Oriented methods, OMT, OOA, OOD, OOP, OpenGL, ORACLE, Paradox, Pascal, Programming, PVCS, Rational, Relational databases, Requirements specification, Software design, Sparc, SQL, SQL Server, SSADM, Strategy, VBA, VB for Excel, VB for Word, VBScript, Visual Basic, Visual FORTRAN, UNIX, Ward-Mellor, Webpages, Websites, Windows programming, XML.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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