Estimating Parameters of the Autocorrelated Current Effects Model from Temporally Aggregated Data

1986 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinay Kanetkar ◽  
Charles B. Weinberg ◽  
Doyle L. Weiss

The authors briefly review the literature associated with the autocorrelated current effects model and present a simple procedure that recovers its parameters from time-aggregated data when the level of aggregation is known. The procedure is based partly on the estimation of a first-order autocorrelation coefficient. The procedure is illustrated and its properties are compared with those of a GLS procedure by means of a Monte Carlo experiment. In many of the tested cases, there is good recovery of the microparameters with aggregated data.

2002 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 420-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Linton ◽  
Yoon-Jae Whang

We introduce a kernel-based estimator of the density function and regression function for data that have been grouped into family totals. We allow for a common intrafamily component but require that observations from different families be independent. We establish consistency and asymptotic normality for our procedures. As usual, the rates of convergence can be very slow depending on the behavior of the characteristic function at infinity. We investigate the practical performance of our method in a simple Monte Carlo experiment.


1979 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-109
Author(s):  
B. Coupal ◽  
M. de Broissia

Abstract The movement of oil slicks on open waters has been predicted, using both deterministic and stochastic methods. The first method, named slick rose, consists in locating an area specifying the position of the slick during the first hours after the spill. The second method combines a deterministic approach for the simulation of current parameters to a stochastic method simulating the wind parameters. A Markov chain of the first order followed by a Monte Carlo approach enables the simulation of both phenomena. The third method presented in this paper describes a mass balance on the spilt oil, solved by the method of finite elements. The three methods are complementary to each other and constitute an important point for a contingency plan.


2006 ◽  
Vol 5-6 ◽  
pp. 407-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mohammadi Aghdam ◽  
M.R.N. Farahani ◽  
M. Dashty ◽  
S.M. Rezaei Niya

Bending analysis of thick laminated rectangular plates with various boundary conditions is presented using Generalized Differential Quadrature (GDQ) method. Based on the Reissner first order shear deformation theory, the governing equations include a system of eight first order partial differential equations in terms of unknown displacements, forces and moments. Presence of all plate variables in the governing equations provide a simple procedure to satisfy different boundary condition during application of GDQ method to obtain accurate results with relatively small number of grid points even for plates with free edges .Illustrative examples including various combinations of clamped, simply supported and free boundary condition are given to demonstrate the accuracy and convergence of the presented GDQ technique. Results are compared with other analytical and finite element predictions and show reasonably good agreement.


Author(s):  
Austin Rogers ◽  
Fangzhou Guo ◽  
Bryan Rasmussen

Abstract Many fault detection, optimization, and control logic methods rely on sensor feedback that assumes the system is operating at steady state conditions, despite persistent transient disturbances. While filtering and signal processing techniques can eliminate some transient effects, this paper proposes an equilibrium prediction method for first order dynamic systems using an exponential regression. This method is particularly valuable for many commercial and industrial energy system, whose dynamics are dominated by first order thermo-fluid effects. To illustrate the basic advantages of the proposed approach, Monte Carlo simulations are used. This is followed by three distinct experimental case studies to demonstrate the practical efficacy of the proposed method. First, the ability to predict the carbon dioxide level in classrooms allows for energy efficient control of the ventilation system and ensures occupant comfort. Second, predicting the optimal time to end the cool-down of an industrial sintering furnace allows for maximum part throughput and worker safety. Finally, fault detection and diagnosis methods for air conditioning systems typically use static system models; however, the transient response of many air conditioning signals may be approximated as first order, and therefore, the prediction model enables the use of static fault detection methods with transient data. In this paper, the equilibrium prediction method's performance will be quantified using both Monte Carlo simulations and case studies.


2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (03) ◽  
pp. 1250075 ◽  
Author(s):  
VAHID ZEINODDINI MEIMAND ◽  
LORI GRAHAM-BRADY ◽  
BENJAMIN WILLIAM SCHAFER

The objective of this paper is to demonstrate how simple bar-spring models can illustrate elementary and advanced structural behavior, including stability, imperfection sensitivity, and plastic collapse. In addition, the same bar-spring models also provide a ready means for assessing structural reliability. Bar-spring models for a column (both post-buckling stable and unstable), a frame, and a plate are all developed. For each model the influence of geometric imperfections are explicitly introduced and the ultimate strength considering plastic collapse of the supporting springs derived. The developed expressions are compared to material and geometric nonlinear finite element analysis models of analogous continuous systems, using yield surface based plastic hinge beam elements (in MASTAN) for the column and frame and shell elements (in ABAQUS) for the plate. The results show excellent qualitative agreement, and surprisingly good quantitative agreement. The developed bar-spring models are used in Monte Carlo simulations and in the development of first order Taylor Series approximations to provide the statistics of the ultimate strength as used in structural reliability calculations. Good agreement between conventional first order second moment assumptions and the Monte Carlo simulations of the bar-spring models is demonstrated. It is intended that the developed models provide a useful illustration of basic concepts central to structural stability and structural reliability.


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