Stochastic Simulation Techniques for Partition Function Approximation of Gibbs Random Field Images

1991 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerasimos Potamianos ◽  
John Goutsias
Keyword(s):  
Partition Function ◽  
Random Field ◽  
Stochastic Simulation ◽  
Function Approximation ◽  
Gibbs Random Field ◽  
Simulation Techniques

Quantifying stratigraphic uncertainties by stochastic simulation techniques based on Markov random field

2016 ◽  
Vol 201 ◽  
pp. 106-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhao Li ◽  
Xiangrong Wang ◽  
Hui Wang ◽  
Robert Y. Liang
Keyword(s):  
Random Field ◽  
Stochastic Simulation ◽  
Markov Random Field ◽  
Simulation Techniques ◽  
Markov Random

Applying stochastic simulation techniques to a deterministic vadose zone solute transport model

1997 ◽  
Vol 197 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 88-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Q.J Wu ◽  
A.D Ward ◽  
S.R Workman ◽  
E.M Salchow
Keyword(s):  
Solute Transport ◽  
Stochastic Simulation ◽  
Vadose Zone ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Simulation Techniques

Economic analysis and stochastic simulation of alternative beef calving and feeding systems in western Canada

2014 ◽  
Vol 94 (2) ◽  
pp. 299-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Khakbazan ◽  
Richard Carew ◽  
Shannon L. Scott ◽  
Paul Chiang ◽  
Hushton C. Block ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Stochastic Simulation ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Western Canada ◽  
Risk Levels ◽  
Feeder Cattle ◽  
Simulation Techniques ◽  
Feeding Systems

Khakbazan, M., Carew, R., Scott, S. L., Chiang, P., Block, H. C., Robins, C., Durunna, O. N. and Huang, J. 2014. Economic analysis and stochastic simulation of alternative beef calving and feeding systems in western Canada. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 94: 299–311. Biological and economic data from three field-experimental sites in Manitoba (Brandon Research Centre) and Saskatchewan (Western Beef Development Centre; Semi-Arid Prairie Agriculture Research Centre) were used to determine the economic and financial benefits of alternative beef calving and feeding systems. Stochastic budgets and Monte Carlo simulation techniques were used to evaluate the profitability and risk levels of four alternative livestock beef management systems: early-calving/rapid-gain post-weaning feeding (ER), late-calving/rapid-gain post-weaning feeding (LR), early-calving/slow-gain post-weaning feeding (ES), and late-calving/slow-gain post-weaning feeding (LS). Economic budgets were constructed to evaluate the viability of different phases of beef production including backgrounding, pasture, swath grazing and finishing. Statistical analysis considered operational costs (feed, yardage, implants, medicine, labor, marketing, and other costs), price variables (fed-steer, feeder cattle, and grid pricing premiums/discounts) and steer performance measures such as average daily gain (ADG). Results from the simulation analysis revealed that late-calving systems provided higher returns for livestock producers, while rapid-feeding systems were more preferable for producers who were more risk-averse.

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