Estimation of a Multi-Parameter Failure Rate Using a General Replacement Testing Plan.
Abstract
In this paper the maximum likelihood estimator is given for failure rate functions which are assumed to be non-decreasing step-functions on (O,S). We assume that data arise from a testing plan based on replacement of failed items in a number of separate experiments. The testing plan considered allows for different maximum number of replacements in each experiment, allows for different total testing times for the experiments, and it also allows for withdrawals of some items before they fail. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA034218
Entities
People
- I. N. Shimi
- L. H. Crow
Organizations
- United States Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity