Modified whale optimization algorithm with application in two-dimensional and three-dimensional UAV path planning problems

Qing-Yang Zhang Peihang Wu Xing-Wang Wang Shou-Yong Jiang Yongquan Dong Zedong Zheng Shengxiang Yang

Aug 2026 · Operational Research · Vol 26 · 0 citations · 31 references

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Simulation results indicate that the proposed modified version of whale optimization algorithm (MVWOA) outperforms some state-of-the-art algorithms considering on accuracy and convergence, demonstrating its potential for solving applications.

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