Keyword: markov processes

Found 1372 papers in total
The recurrent event process of a success preceded by a failure and its application
The recurrent event process of a success preceded by a failure and its application
1997,
We describe a simple discrete time renewal process of an event where a success is...
Optimal control of arrivals to token ring networks with exhaustive service discipline
Optimal control of arrivals to token ring networks with exhaustive service discipline
1995,
The optimal control of arrivals to a two-station token ring network is analyzed in...
Optimal-control of a simple immigration – birth–death process through total catastrophes
Optimal-control of a simple immigration – birth–death process through total catastrophes
1995,
This paper deals with the problem of controlling a simple...
Optimal pest-control through the introduction of a predator
Optimal pest-control through the introduction of a predator
1995,
A Markov decision model is considered for the control of a simple immigration process,...
A reservoir hydroelectric system: Exactly and approximately optimal policies
A reservoir hydroelectric system: Exactly and approximately optimal policies
1995,
We analyze a discrete-time model of a single reservoir whose discharges generate...
Stochastic analysis of combat models under different termination decision rules
Stochastic analysis of combat models under different termination decision rules
1995,
In this paper, combat between two opposing forces under different termination decision...
Monotonicity results for MR/GI/1 queues
Monotonicity results for MR/GI/1 queues
1997,
This paper considers queues with a Markov renewal arrival process and a particular...
Stationary probabilities of Markov chains with upper Hessenberg transition matrices
Stationary probabilities of Markov chains with upper Hessenberg transition matrices
1997,
In this paper, based on probabilistic arguments, we obtain an explicit solution of the...
Preemptive resume priorities in an N-class structured queue with server vacations
Preemptive resume priorities in an N-class structured queue with server vacations
1997,
A queue with preemptive resume priorities between customers from n different classes,...
An M/G/1 queue with finite population and gated service discipline
An M/G/1 queue with finite population and gated service discipline
1997,
A queueing model with finite customer population (an M/G/1//N model), multiple server...
Shapes of rectangular prisms after repeated random division
Shapes of rectangular prisms after repeated random division
1997,
The shape of a rectangular prism in ( d +1)-dimensions is defined as Y =...
Eigenvalue expression for a batch Markovian process
Eigenvalue expression for a batch Markovian process
1997,
Consider a batch Markovian arrival process as the counting process of an underlying...
On the survival probability of a branching process in a random environment
On the survival probability of a branching process in a random environment
1997,
We derive a variety of estimates for the survival probability of a branching process...
Pontis: A system for maintenance optimization and improvement of US bridge networks
Pontis: A system for maintenance optimization and improvement of US bridge networks
1997,
Pontis provides a systematic methodology for allocating funds, evaluating current and...
An inventory model embedded in designing a supply contract
An inventory model embedded in designing a supply contract
1997,
To reduce lead-time and its variability, modern supply and transportation contracts...
Inventory control with information about supply conditions
Inventory control with information about supply conditions
1996,
This paper presents an inventory-control model which includes a Markovian model of the...
Transient analysis of multiclass manufacturing systems with priority scheduling
Transient analysis of multiclass manufacturing systems with priority scheduling
1997,
In this article we examine the transient performance of a flexible machine centre that...
A Markovian model for process setup and improvement
A Markovian model for process setup and improvement
1997,
We examine the setup and improvement policies for a production process with multiple...
An analysis on genetic algorithms using Markov processes with rewards
An analysis on genetic algorithms using Markov processes with rewards
1997,
Genetic algorithms (GAs) can be regarded as Markov processes. In this paper, we...
Utilizing Weibull failure rates in repair limit analysis for equipment replacement/preventive maintenance decisions
Utilizing Weibull failure rates in repair limit analysis for equipment replacement/preventive maintenance decisions
1996,
Repair limit analysis was originally proposed as a methodology for determining whether...
An efficient heuristic for a partially observable Markov decision process of machine replacement
An efficient heuristic for a partially observable Markov decision process of machine replacement
1997,
There is, so far, only limited practical experience applying solution schemes for...
Analysis of an asymmetric polling system
Analysis of an asymmetric polling system
1997,
Polling models are used extensively in the field of operations research to analyze the...
Integration of Markov and linear programming models to assess the farmgate and national consequences of adopting new bovine reproductive technologies in the United Kingdom agriculture
Integration of Markov and linear programming models to assess the farmgate and national consequences of adopting new bovine reproductive technologies in the United Kingdom agriculture
1996,
Despite many advances in biotechnology being futuristic, in some industries such...
Second-order fluid flow models: Reflected Brownian motion in a random environment
Second-order fluid flow models: Reflected Brownian motion in a random environment
1995,
This paper considers a stochastic fluid model of a buffer content process that depends...
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