Estimating distribution functions from partially observed samples

Suppose that some components are initially operated in a certain condition and then switched to operating in a different condition. Working hours of the components in condition 1 and condition 2 are respectively observed. Of interest is the lifetime distribution F of the component in the second condition only, i.e., the distribution without the prior exposure to the first condition. In this paper, we propose a method to transform the lifetime obtained in condition 1 to an equivalent lifetime in condition 2 and then use the transformed data to estimate F. Both parametric and nonparametric approaches each with complete and censored data are discussed. Numerical studies are presented to investigate the performance of the method. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Naval Research Logistics 47: 521–530, 2000     

超声速二元机翼随机混沌运动分析

以考虑随机扰动的超声速二元机翼为研究对象,采用Kapitaniak方法对超声速二元机翼的随机混沌特性进行研究.采用三阶活塞理论推导超声速二元机翼的非线性气动力和气动力矩,建立考虑随机扰动、具有俯仰立方非线性的机翼2自由度运动微分方程,并将其写成4维状态方程的形式;采用中心流形方法对系统进行降维,将系统状态方程从4维降为...     

基于Neumann谱和PM谱的海浪感应磁场能量分布计算

结合前人在海浪功率谱以及海浪产生磁场两方面的研究 ,求出了海浪 磁场系统的传递函数 ,分析了该系统的性质 ,并利用该传递函数和Neumann谱、PM谱计算了磁场功率谱 ;在此基础上 ,根据实际观测我国海区的海浪高度 周期分布 ,求解海浪分布参数 ,模拟实际的海浪过程 ,求出了实际情况下的海浪感应磁场功率谱 ,并分析了其特性 .     

Selecting review periods for a coordinated multi‐item inventory model with staggered deliveries

Consider an N‐item, periodic review, infinite‐horizon, undiscounted, inventory model with stochastic demands, proportional holding and shortage costs, and full backlogging. For 1 ≤ j ≤ N, orders for item j can arrive in every period, and the cost of receiving them is negligible (as in a JIT setting). Every T_j periods, one reviews the current stock level of item j and decides on deliveries for each of the next T_j periods, thus incurring an item‐by‐item fixed cost k_j. There is also a joint fixed cost whenever any item is reviewed. The problem is to find review periods T₁, T₂, …, T_N and an ordering policy satisfying the average cost criterion. The current article builds on earlier results for the single‐item case. We prove an optimal policy exists, give conditions where it has a simple form, and develop a branch and bound algorithm for its computation. We also provide two heuristic policies with O(N) computational requirements. Computational experiments indicate that the branch and bound algorithm can handle normal demand problems with N ≤ 10 and that both heuristics do well for a wide variety of problems with N ranging from 2 to 200; moreover, the performance of our heuristics seems insensitive to N. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Naval Research Logistics 48:430–449, 2001     

基于Petri网的C2S性能分析方法研究

给出了用时间连续随机Petri网和时间离散随机Petri网计算系统稳态概率的方法,并将其应用于指挥控制系统(C2S)的性能分析中,分析结果表明这种计算方法是可行的。     

Response surface analysis of two‐stage stochastic linear programming with recourse

We apply the techniques of response surface methodology (RSM) to approximate the objective function of a two‐stage stochastic linear program with recourse. In particular, the objective function is estimated, in the region of optimality, by a quadratic function of the first‐stage decision variables. The resulting response surface can provide valuable modeling insight, such as directions of minimum and maximum sensitivity to changes in the first‐stage variables. Latin hypercube (LH) sampling is applied to reduce the variance of the recourse function point estimates that are used to construct the response surface. Empirical results show the value of the LH method by comparing it with strategies based on independent random numbers, common random numbers, and the Schruben‐Margolin assignment rule. In addition, variance reduction with LH sampling can be guaranteed for an important class of two‐stage problems which includes the classical capacity expansion model. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Naval Research Logistics 46: 753–776, 1999     

A nonparametric approach to accelerated life testing under multiple stresses

Accelerated life testing (ALT) is concerned with subjecting items to a series of stresses at several levels higher than those experienced under normal conditions so as to obtain the lifetime distribution of items under normal levels. A parametric approach to this problem requires two assumptions. First, the lifetime of an item is assumed to have the same distribution under all stress levels, that is, a change of stress level does not change the shape of the life distribution but changes only its scale. Second, a functional relationship is assumed between the parameters of the life distribution and the accelerating stresses. A nonparametric approach, on the other hand, assumes a functional relationship between the life distribution functions at the accelerated and nonaccelerated stress levels without making any assumptions on the forms of the distribution functions. In this paper, we treat the problem nonparametrically. In particular, we extend the methods of Shaked, Zimmer, and Ball [7] and Strelec and Viertl [8] and develop a nonparametric estimation procedure for a version of the generalized Arrhenius model with two stress variables assuming a linear acceleration function. We obtain consistent estimates as well as confidence intervals of the parameters of the life distribution under normal stress level and compare our nonparametric method with parametric methods assuming exponential, Weibull and lognormal life distributions using both real life and simulated data. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Naval Research Logistics 45: 629–644, 1998     

A guarantee rate optimization model for wastewater treatment system design under uncertainty

We consider a design problem for wastewater treatment systems that considers uncertainty in pollutant concentration levels at water sources. The goal is to optimize the selection of treatment technologies and pipeline connections, so that treated wastewater can achieve specified effluents discharge limits as well as possible. We propose a new two-stage model to optimize a set of guarantee levels, that is, the maximum concentration level of source pollutants for which treated wastewater can be compliant with discharge limits. In the first stage, treatment technologies and pipeline connections are selected. In the second stage, when pollutant concentration levels are revealed, wastewater distribution and mixing are determined. A key attractiveness of the proposed guarantee rate optimization model is that it can be simplified into a single-stage mixed-integer linear program. In our numerical experiments based on real-world pollutants data, the guarantee rate model demonstrates its advantages in terms of computational efficiency, scalability and solution quality, compared with the standard probability maximization model. Finally, the methodology proposed in this paper can also be applied to other two-stage problems under uncertainty with similar uncertainty characteristics.     

装备寿命周期备件供应网络优化方法

针对现有备件供应优化方法未从寿命周期角度考虑备件供应优化问题,将寿命周期不同阶段的备件需求特征融入备件供应网络设计中,实施动态需求特征下的寿命周期整体优化。深入分析寿命周期不同阶段的备件需求特征;建立备件供应响应时间转移方程,在此基础上,构建使寿命周期备件保障效益最大的多目标混合整数规划模型。通过仿真案例证明了多种备件保障模式的组合能够显著提高寿命周期保障效益,寿命周期整体优化可以实施更高效的备件供应。     

对某军队院校干部健康及健康行为的调查分析

某军队院校干部体质状况不容乐观,干部首次体能达标率为63．74％。体质健康与健康行为密切相关。院校干部健康行为的认知度较高,但受时间、氛围、场地和自身行为等各种因素影响,生活方式和健身习惯不理想。建议提高思想认识,有效利用资源,建立监测系统,把体育健身融入到干部的日常生活中。