A Sequential Perspective on Searching for Static Targets
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Authors
Szechtman, Roberto
Wilson, Kurt E.
Atkinson, Michael P.
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Applied probability
OR in military
Sequential analysis
OR in military
Sequential analysis
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2011
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2011
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We present a sequential approach to detect static targets with imperfect sensors, which range from
tower-mounted cameras to satellites. The scenario is operationally relevant to many military, homeland
security, search and rescue, environmental engineering, counter-narcotics, and law enforcement applications. The idea is to stop the search as soon as there is enough probabilistic evidence about the targets’
locations, given an operator-prescribed error tolerance, knowledge of the sensors’ parameters, and a
sequence of detection signals from the sensors. By stopping the search as soon as possible, we promote
efficiency by freeing up sensors and operators to perform other tasks. The model we develop has the
added benefits of decreasing operator workload and providing negative information as a search
progresses.
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European Journal of Operational Research, 215, pp 218-226
The article of record as published may be located at http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2011.05.045
The article of record as published may be located at http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2011.05.045
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Operations Research (OR)
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2011. A Sequential Perspective on Searching for Static Targets. European Journal of Operational Research, 215, pp 218-226. (With K. Wilson and M. P. Atkinson)
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