Use of Spline Functions in Analyzing Submarine Exercise Data.

Abstract

This report presents nonlinear techniques for obtaining least squares fits to ASW exercise data and for computing confidence intervals around several of the resultant functions and their parameters. These techniques use spline regression analysis, where a spline is a function that has been spliced or segmented in the independent variable(s). Specifically, this paper considers spline functions that are composed of: (1) two or more polynomials; (2) general non-segmented and nonlinear functions; (3) segmented exponentials. These techniques are illustrated with examples applicable to ASW exercise analysis.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 1973
Accession Number
AD0912024

Entities

People

  • Barbara W. Perneski
  • George A. Milliken
  • Lyman L. Mcdonald

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Data Science
  • Information Science
  • Intervals
  • Mathematics
  • Polynomials
  • Regression Analysis
  • Segmented
  • Submarines

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies