Published July 1983 | Version v1
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Matrix formalism for uncertainty analysis

Creators

  • 1. Applied Physics Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 South Cass Avenue, Argonne, Illinois 60439

Description

A convenient, versatile matrix formalism for uncertainty analysis is discussed, and the concepts are illustrated numerically by means of their application to a hypothetical robot apparatus. The importance of uncertainty correlations is emphasized in this treatment which is based upon well-known statistical laws that govern experimental observations

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Rev. Sci. Instrum.
Journal Volume
54
Journal Issue
7
Series
Rev. Sci. Instrum.
Journal Page Range
818-824
ISSN
0034-6748

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
14789019
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ERRORS; FEEDBACK; GAUSS FUNCTION; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; MATRICES; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; MONTE CARLO METHOD; SERIES EXPANSION; STATISTICS; SYMMETRY
Descriptors DEC
FUNCTIONS; MATHEMATICS