An Alternative to the Monte Carlo Estimation of Network Reliability.

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Abstract:

This paper describes a numerical method based on quasirandom points for estimating the probability gs,t that vertices s and t are connected in an undirected network GV,M with V perfect vertices and M randomly and independently failing edges.

Author(s):
Fishman, George S.
Author Organization(s):
NORTH CAROLINA UNIV AT CHAPEL HILL CURRICULUM IN OPERATIONS RESEARCH AND SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0024

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
UNC/ORSA/TR-83/2
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-76-C-0302
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*Numerical methods and procedures, *Estimates, Reliability, Networks, Monte Carlo method, Probability, Global, Computations, Analysis of variance, Reduction
Field(s)/Group(s):
Statistics and Probability
Keyword(s):
Quasirandom points, Network reliability
Report Date:
1983 Aug 01