Least squares modifications associated with the addition or deletion of data often involve updating or downdating the Cholesky factor of the observation matrix. We describe and compare parallel implementations for the...
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(纸本)9780897912785
Least squares modifications associated with the addition or deletion of data often involve updating or downdating the Cholesky factor of the observation matrix. We describe and compare parallel implementations for the hypercube of three methods for down-dating the Cholesky factor: an orthogonal scheme, a hyperbolic scheme, and a hybrid scheme combining the first two. The computational complexities of these algorithms differ significantly, but the parallel implementations of all three have communication complexity similar to solving triangular systems. In computational tests on an Intel iPSC hypercube, the algorithms performed similarly, suggesting a preference for the orthogonal method based on stability considerations. The methods we describe can be adapted to the parallel computation of general orthogonal factorizations, but our discussion is motivated by applications in signal processing using windowed recursive least squares filtering for near real-time solutions.
Arbitrary incident fields can be expressed rigorously in terms of Gaussian elements distributed self-consistently over a discrete lattice in a (configuration)-(spatial wavenumber) phase space. The authors note the res...
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Arbitrary incident fields can be expressed rigorously in terms of Gaussian elements distributed self-consistently over a discrete lattice in a (configuration)-(spatial wavenumber) phase space. The authors note the results of calculations performed to evaluate the field transmitted from a cosine and sine (nulling) one-dimensional aperture through a cylindrical radome. The Gaussian basis elements used were wide and narrow, tilted and nontilted, with various aperture locations. It was found that summing over the important elements in the phase-space lattice produces the same results in all narrow beam cases. Illustrative results obtained with narrow beams are shown and they confirm the utility of the tracking scheme.< >
During its 30th historically recorded and fourth predicted apparition, Comet Halley (the most famous of comets) was visited by five spacecraft from three space agencies, carrying a total complement of 44 scientific in...
An algorithm is presented in this paper for computing state space balancing transformations directly from a state space realization. The algorithm requires no "squaring up." Various algorithmic aspects are d...
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An algorithm is presented in this paper for computing state space balancing transformations directly from a state space realization. The algorithm requires no "squaring up." Various algorithmic aspects are discussed in detail. Applications to numerous other closely-related problems are also mentioned. The key idea throughout involves determining a contragredient transformation through computing the singular value decomposition of a certain product of matrices without explicitly forming the product.
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STIMSON, WAMARSH, MTUTTICH, RMWilliam A. Stimsonreceived his B.S. degree in mathematics from the University of Texas at El Paso in 1964
and his M.S. degree in engineering from the University of Santa Clara in 1971. He served in the U.S. Army Artillery during the Korean Conflict and subsequently was employed at IBM Huntsville Alabama until 1968 where he worked in the design of automatic control systems of the Saturn vehicle. From 1968 until 1971 he was employed at Ames Research Center Moffett Field in the design of nonlinear control systems for sounding rockets and pencil-shaped spacecraft. Following this Mr. Stimson worked at Hewlett Packard Sunnyvale California as a test engineer in automatic test systems. Since 1973 Mr. Stimson has been employed at the Naval Ship Weapon Systems Engineering Station Port Hueneme. He was a ship qualification trials project supervisor for many years and is now serving as master ordnance repair deputy program manager. Mr. Stimson is a member of the American Society of Naval Engineers and is program chairman of the Channel Islands Section. Cdr. Michael T. Marsh
USNreceived a B.S. in mathematics from the University of Nebraska and was commissioned via the NESEP program in 1970. He holds an M.S. in computer science from the U.S. Navy Postgraduate School and an MBA from the State University of New York. Cdr. Marsh has served in the weapons department of USSFrancis Hammond (FF-1067) and of USSJohn S. McCain (DDG-36). He was weapons officer aboard USSSampson (DDG-10). As an engineering duty officer Cdr. Marsh was the technical design officer for PMS-399 at the FFG-7 Class Combat System Test Center from 1978 to 1982. He is presently combat system officer at SupShip Jacksonville and has been active in the MOR program since its inception. Cdr. Marsh is also the vice chairman of the Jacksonville Section of ASNE. LCdr. Richard M. Uttich
USNholds B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Stanford University. He enlisted in the Navy in 1965 serving as an electronics technician aboard USSNereus (A
The 600-ship United States Navy offers private shipyards an unprecedented opportunity for overhaul of surface combatants with complex combat systems. Recognizing the new challenge associated with the overhaul of high ...
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The 600-ship United States Navy offers private shipyards an unprecedented opportunity for overhaul of surface combatants with complex combat systems. Recognizing the new challenge associated with the overhaul of high technology combat systems in the private sector, the Navy in 1983 established the master ordnance repair (MOR) program. This program, a joint effort of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), was designed to identify and qualify those companies and private shipyards technically capable of managing combat systems work and conducting combat system testing. Standard Item 009–67 describes the role of the MOR company in combat system overhaul. It defines terms that are important to understanding the item itself, and imposes upon the prime contractor an obligation to utilize the MOR subcontractor in a managerial capacity. Specific tasks are assigned to the MOR company in planning, production, and testing. Finally, this standard item describes to the Navy planner how to estimate the size of the MOR team appropriate to the work package, a feature that will ensure that combat system bids are tailored to a specific availability.
Air cushion vehicles (ACVs) have operated successfully on commercial routes for about twenty years. The routes are normally quite short; the craft are equipped with radar and radio navigation aids and maintain continu...
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Air cushion vehicles (ACVs) have operated successfully on commercial routes for about twenty years. The routes are normally quite short; the craft are equipped with radar and radio navigation aids and maintain continuous contact with their terminals. Navigation of these craft, therefore, does not present any unusual difficulty. The introduction of air cushion vehicles into military service, however, can present a very different picture, especially when external navigation aids are not available and the craft must navigate by dead reckoning. This paper considers the problems involved when navigating a high-speed air cushion vehicle by dead reckoning in conditions of poor visibility. A method is presented to assess the ACV's navigational capability under these circumstances. A figure of merit is used to determine the sensitivity of factors which affect navigation such as the range of visibility, point-to-point distance, speed, turning radius and accuracy of onboard equipment. The method provides simplistic but adequate answers and can be used effectively to compare the-capability and cost of alternative navigation concepts.
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Tuttle, Mark S.Mark S. Tuttle
M.D.:Mark S. Tuttle is a lecturer in the Computer Science Division of the Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California Berkeley and in the Section on Medical Information Science at the University of California San Francisco. His major research interest is in the process of inference especially medical inference. He is also at work on an introductory computer scence text devoted to conceptual foundations.
In spite of the rapid growth and evolution of information technology, it is possible to identify certain core skills, concepts, and powerful ideas that physicians should possess if each of them is to answer, competent...
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HALL, JON W.ANDERSON, MICHAEL D.USCGLCdr. Jon W. Hall
USCGenlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1960 and subsequently served in a number of High Endurance Cutters as an Electronics Technician. In 1969. LCdr. Hall was commissioned an Ensign. U.S. Coast Guard. upon graduation from the Coast Guard Officer Candidate School Yorktown. Va.His first assignment as a commissioned officer was in theUSCGC Hamiltonas a Deck Watch Officer and Electronics Material Officer. He then served as the High Endurance Cutter Representative for Electronics in the First Coast Guard District. Boston Mass. and later at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington D.C. In June 1978. he was assigned to the New Construction Section of Electronics Engineering. located in Coast Guard Headquarters. as a 270-foot WMEC Project Officer. Currently he is the Chief. New Cosntruction Section responsible for overseeing the development and installation of the 270-foot WMEC electronics package. LCdr. Hall is a graduate of Wentworth Institute Boston. Mass. and has an associate degree in Electronics Technology. Lt.(j. g.) Michael D. Anderson
USCGgraduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. New London Conn. in June 1976. with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. He served in theUSCGC Madronaas Deck Watch Officer. Communications Officer and Electronics Officer. In August 1977 he was assigned to the Electronics Engineering Division U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters. and until October 1978 held the Type Desk for Electronics Installations in Coast Guard Buoy Tenders Tugs and River Tenders. He is presently assigned to the Software Section. Electronics Engineering Division which is responsible for the procurement of the operational software for the 270-foot WMEC. Lt.(j. g.) Anderson currently is pursuing his Master's degree in Computer Science at The George Washington University.
The U.S. Coast Guard has undertaken a ship construction program to replace Cutters which are nearing 30 to 40 years of service. These replacement ships, classed as the 270‐foot Medium Endurance Cutters (MEC), are int...
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