This thesis proposal deals with optimal observation of large collections of changing objects. These objects can change at random times, so we cannot know the state of objects for times at which they are unobserved. The goal of an observer is to maintain acceptably accurate state estimates while minimizing observational cost. In the thesis work, our goals are to (1) create models for this type o...

In this paper we present a method for automatically generating optimal robot paths satisfying high level mission specifications. The motion of the robot in the environment is modeled as a weighted transition system. The mission is specified by an arbitrary linear temporal logic (LTL) formula over propositions satisfied at the regions of a partitioned environment. The mission specification conta...

This research reviews and tests two contradicting notions in cost stickiness literature by empirical recognition of the consequences of cost stickiness. Cost stickiness is consistent with both rational resource planning and opportunistic incentives of manager to increase personal benefits arising from status and power. Although both mechanisms involve asymmetric retention of slack, some of the ...

information on the productivity, costs and applications of the logging system is a key component in the evaluation of management plans for the rehabilitation and utilization of caspian forests. skidding and road construction costs are expensive forest operations. determining the optimum forest road network density is one of the most important factors in sustainable forest management. logging me...

OF THE DISSERTATION Distributed Optimization in Multi-Agent Systems: Game Theory Based Sensor Coverage and continuous-time Convex Optimization by Salar Rahili Doctor of Philosophy, Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering University of California, Riverside, December 2016 Dr. Wei Ren, Chairperson A multi-agent system is defined as a collection of autonomous agents which are able to interact w...

antibody detection is the most versatile and commonly used method for measles diagnosis. detection of specific igm antibodies in a single serum specimen collected within the appropriate time after rash onset can provide a good presumptive diagnosis of current or recent measles infection and is the test of choice for rapid diagnosis of measles cases. so, optimal timing for collection of a single...