PROLEGOMENA TO A MATHEMATICAL THEORY OF SEARCH,
Abstract
A basic means for determining an optimum discrete search for a stationary target is developed. The term 'discrete search' used here means a search in which each target is subjected to an integral number of looks with a fixed detection probability. The mathematics used in solving the problem might be termed 'rigorous common sense' and the solution obtained admits a common sense description. The simplicity of the mathematical solution of this problem suggests the possibility of generalizing the method to more abstract situations. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 26, 1960
- Accession Number
- AD0654424
Entities
People
- R. T. Bumby
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory