DETERMINATION OF COMPONENT STATISTICAL PARAMETERS TO MEET SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.
Abstract
For a sum of independent random variables where all the components except one have known statistical parameters, the mean and variance of the unknown component are determined in accordance with a probabilistic constraint on the sum. The constraint is of the form: The probability that the sum will not exceed a specified value, w*, must be at least P*. In general, there is an acceptable range over which the unknown mean and variance may vary and still satisfy the constraint on the sum. The results of this paper may be utilized in defining acceptable statistical characteristics for a component's weight in a system having the probability constraint above. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0671981
Entities
People
- Frank C. Bond
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation