一种判别离散型随机变量相互独立的新方法

对两个离散型随机变量相互独立的问题,通过引入分布律矩阵的概念,借助矩阵理论中行向量的相关结论,提出一种新的判别独立的方法。与以往的方法相比,这种方法更为简单和实用,更重要的是具体操作过程中计算量大为减少。     

Optimal replacement of parts having observable correlated stages of deterioration

A single component system is assumed to progress through a finite number of increasingly bad levels of deterioration. The system with level i (0 ≤ i ≤ n) starts in state 0 when new, and is definitely replaced upon reaching the worthless state n. It is assumed that the transition times are directly monitored and the admissible class of strategies allows substitution of a new component only at such transition times. The durations in various deterioration levels are dependent random variables with exponential marginal distributions and a particularly convenient joint distribution. Strategies are chosen to maximize the average rewards per unit time. For some reward functions (with the reward rate depending on the state and the duration in this state) the knowledge of previous state duration provides useful information about the rate of deterioration.     

Stochastic models for spread of motivating information

In this work we consider spread of information which motivates the hearer to perform some specified action. The time to completion of an action is assumed to be a random variable and the main focus is on the number of completed actions by time t, X(t). Some models, which reflect different degree of centralization in the spread process, are analyzed and the distribution of X(t), as well as that of some other stochastic processes of interest, are obtained. The relevance to propagation of epidemics is pointed out. All models are solved by employing two interrelated concepts, namely, the order statistics property of stochastic processes and the binomial closure property of collections of distributions. In this respect, the work also serves as an illustration of the application of these useful concepts.     

Asymptotic joint normality of an increasing number of multivariate order statistics and associated cell frequencies

Take n independent identically distributed (IID) observations from a continuous r-variate population, and choose some order statistics from each of the r variates. These order statistics are used to construct a grid in r-dimensional space. Under certain conditions, it is shown that as n increases we can choose an increasing number of order statistics in such a way that the asymptotic joint distribution of the chosen order statistics and of the frequencies of sample points falling in the cells of the grid can be assumed to be a normal distribution. An application to testing independence of random variables is given.     

Statistical decision analysis of stochastic linear programming problems

This paper presents a statistical decision analysis of a one-stage linear programming problem with deterministic constraints and stochastic criterion function. Procedures for obtaining numerical results are given which are applicable to any problem having this general form. We begin by stating the statistical decision problems to be considered, and then discuss the expected value of perfect information and the expected value of sample information. In obtaining these quantities, use is made of the distribution of the optimal value of the linear programming problem with stochastic criterion function, and so we discuss Monte Carlo and numerical integration procedures for estimating the mean of this distribution. The case in which the random criterion vector has a multivariate Normal distribution is discussed separately, and more detailed methods are offered. We discuss dual problems, including some relationships of this work with other work in probabilistic linear programming. An example is given in Appendix A showing application of the methods to a sample problem. In Appendix B we consider the accuracy of a procedure for approximating the expected value of information.     

Adaptive disposal models

This paper reconsiders the classical model for selling an asset in which offers come in daily and a decision must then be made as to whether or not to sell. For each day the item remains unsold a continuation (or maintenance cost) c is incurred. The successive offers are assumed to be independent and identically distributed random variables having an unknown distribution F. The model is considered both in the case where once an offer is rejected it may not be recalled at a later time and in the case where such recall of previous offers is allowed.     

Multivariate tests of fit using asymptotically sufficient grouping

A sample is taken from a continuous multivariate distribution. The problem is to test the hypothesis that the unknown joint cumulative distribution function is equal to a completely specified function. The observed data are transformed so that the hypothesis being tested is that the distribution is uniform over a unit hypercube. If only neighboring alternatives are considered, it is shown that the numbers of observations falling in a gradually increasing number of subcubes are asymptotically sufficient. It is shown that for all asymptotic probability calculations, we can assume that the joint distribution of the numbers of observations can be considered to be the distribution of slightly rounded off normal random variables. Tests based on these facts are constructed.     

Minimax surveillance schedules for replaceable units

An analysis is made of the problem of finding optimal schedules for checking an operating unit subject to random failure detectable only by inspection of the unit. It is assumed that only partial information, in the form of .a single percentile of the otherwise unknown life distribution of the unit, is available. In a previous paper [5] some results were given for the case with a finite time horizon. Tn this work it is assumed that tne unit is replaceable at will with a new, statistically identical unit, and the horizon is infinite.     

The normal approximation to the multinomial with an increasing number of classes

For a fixed number of classes and the number of trials increasing, the approach of the multinomial cumulative distribution function to a normal cumulative distribution function is familiar. In this paper we allow the number of classes to increase as the number of trials increases, and show that under certain circumstances the probabilities assigned to arbitrary regions by the multinomial distribution are all close to the probabilities assigned by the distribution of “rounded off” normal random variables. As the number of trials increases, the amount rounded off approaches zero. The result can be used to study the asymptotic distribution of functions of multinomial random variables.     

基于矢量分配的组合导航容错联邦滤波算法

针对高动态环境下飞行器组合导航系统因不确定故障导致导航精度下降的问题,提出了一种基于矢量信息分配的容错联邦滤波算法。设计矢量形式的故障检测函数,对各观测量进行单独的故障程度划分,克服了将故障子系统所有观测量同时隔离的缺陷；根据观测量是否异常,重构时变量测噪声矩阵和信息分配矢量系数,对子滤波器的状态变量进行信息分配,在隔离故障子系统异常观测量的同时,最大限度地利用正确观测信息。仿真结果表明,采用该算法能够充分发挥各导航子系统的优势,极大提高了导航子系统信息利用率,具有较高的精确性和容错性。     

Systems composed of two types of nonidentical and dependent components

A coherent system of order n that consists two different types of dependent components is considered. The lifetimes of the components in each group are assumed to follow an exchangeable joint distribution, and the two random vectors, which represent the lifetimes of the components in each group are also assumed to be dependent. Under this particular form of dependence, all components are assumed to be dependent but they are categorized with respect to their reliability functions. Mixture representation is obtained for the survival function of the system's lifetime. Mixture representations are also obtained for the series and parallel systems consisting of disjoint modules such that all components of Type I are involved in one module (subsystem) and all components of Type II are placed in the other module. The theoretical results are illustrated with examples. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Naval Research Logistics 62: 388–394, 2015     

Optimal policies for a multi-product inventory system with negotiable lead times

The objective of this paper is to determine the optimum inventory policy for a multi-product periodic review dynamic inventory system. At the beginning of each period two decisions are made for each product. How much to “normal order” with a lead time of λ_n periods and how much to “emergency order” with a lead time of λ_e periods, where λe = λ_n - 1. It is assumed that the emergency ordering costs are higher than the normal ordering costs. The demands for each product in successive periods are assumed to form a sequence of independent identically distributed random variables with known densities. Demands for individual products within a period are assumed to be non-negative, but they need not be independent. Whenever demand exceeds inventory their difference is backlogged rather than lost. The ordering decisions are based on certain costs and two revenue functions. Namely, the procurement costs which are assumed to be linear for both methods of ordering, convex holding and penalty costs, concave salvage gain functions, and linear credit functions. There is a restriction on the total amount that can be emergency ordered for all products. The optimal ordering policy is determined for the one and N-period models.     

The logarithmic poisson gamma distribution: A model for leadtime demand

This paper considers an inventory system in which demand occurrences arise according to a stationary Poisson process, demand sizes at each occurrence follow a logarithmic distribution, and leadtimes are random variables with the gamma distribution. Both the exact and approximate distribution for leadtime demand are derived and computations are performed which compare the approximation to the exact distribution. The results have application to both repairable and consumable item inventory systems.     

The effect of prior assumptions on the expected cost of m/m/1 queueing systems with unknown arrival rate

In this study we deal with the determination of optimal service rate in an M/M/1 queue. The arrival rate is unknown and assumed to be a random variable with a known distribution function. Holding and operating costs are considered and service rate is determined to minimize total expected discounted costs for infinite horizon. The effects of the arrival rate's distribution properties on the characteristics of the system are examined.     

混合不确定条件下航空不安全事件量化分析方法

为解决不确定条件下航空不安全事件量化分析的难题,基于随机和模糊理论对影响飞行安全的主客观变量进行了混合不确定描述,将难以用概率表示的主观变量处理成为隶属度λ水平截集上服从均匀分布的随机变量。在此基础上,提出了混合不确定条件下航空安全指标和数值计算方法,所提指标和方法能够简洁、直观、准确地反映航空安全水平。通过航空安全领域普遍采用的Bow-tie模型对轮胎爆破事件安全性指标和隶属度关系进行仿真分析。结果表明:将不确定变量控制在一定隶属度水平,能显著提高航空安全指标。     

The error in the normal approximation to the multinomial with an increasing number of classes

In an earlier paper, it was shown that under certain conditions, if the number of classes in a multinomial distribution increases as the number of trials increases, the probabilities assigned to arbitrary regions by the multinomial distribution are close to the probabilities assigned by the distribution of slightly rounded-off normal random variables. A different method of studying the approximation of the multinomial distribution by a normal distribution is to use the multivariate Berry-Esseen bound. In this paper, these two methods are compared, particularly with respect to the class of multinomial distributions for which the bounds on the error remain useful.     

Quadratic forms in spherical random variables: Generalized noncentral x2 distribution

Let X denote a random vector with a spherically symmetric distribution. The density of U = X'X, called a “generalized chi-square,” is derived for the noncentral case, when μ = E(X) ≠ 0. Explicit series representations are found in certain special cases including the “generalized spherical gamma,” the “generalized” Laplace and the Pearson type VII distributions. A simple geometrical representation of U is shown to be useful in generating random U variates. Expressions for moments and characteristic functions are also given. These densities occur in offset hitting probabilities.     

考虑黏弹性材料随机性的被动约束层阻尼梁动力学分析

采用传递函数方法研究了阻尼层黏弹性材料随机性对被动约束层阻尼(PCLD)梁动力学特性的影响。由Hamilton原理建立了PCLD梁六阶运动微分方程,通过引入状态向量,建立了系统的状态空间方程,利用传递函数方法得到了梁的固有频率和损耗因子。以黏弹性材料分数导数模型中的参数作为基本的随机变量,并假设其服从正态分布,使用Monte Carlo直接抽样法考察了材料模型参数的随机性对结构固有频率和模态损耗因子的影响。计算结果表明黏弹性材料参数的随机性对梁动力学特性的变异系数影响较大,模态损耗因子的变异系数最大值是材料参数变异系数的4.5倍。     

Limit laws in the best of 2n - 1 bernoulli trials

A series of independent Bernoulli trials is considered in which either an outcome of type A or type B occurs at each trial. The series terminates when n outcomes of one type have occurred. Two observable random variables of interest are the total number of outcomes in the series and the number of outcomes of the “losing kind.” Two methods of approximation of the expectations of these random variables for large n are obtained and compared. The limiting distribution of the number of outcomes of the “losing kind” is considered when a beta distribution is assigned to p.