Modeling and estimating system availability
By: by Donald P. Gaver
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1977
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 65
Subjects: Mathematical statistics; Reliability; Probabilities; Distribution (Probability theory); Estimation theory; Industrial equipment
Description: A variety of probability models for single and multiple unit, failure-prone but repairable, systems are reviewed. The purpose of the paper is to provide methods for expressing the uncertainties in system availability in terms of uncertainties in component parameters. A log-linear transformation and the 'jackknife' are shown to be effective. (Author)
Notes: Title from cover.

"January 1977"--Cover.

"NPS-55-77-4"--Cover.

Author(s) subject terms: availability, probability models, statistical estimation, jackknife method.

Includes bibliographical references.

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1977.