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2. BACKGROUND
2.1 Types and Origins of Uncertainty in Transport-Transformation Models
2.1.1 Natural Uncertainty and Variability
2.1.2 Model Uncertainty
2.1.3 Parametric/Data Uncertainty
2.2 Reducible and Irreducible Uncertainty
2.3 Approaches for Representation of Uncertainty
2.3.1 Interval Mathematics
2.3.2 Fuzzy Theory
2.3.3 Probabilistic Analysis
2.4 Sensitivity and Sensitivity/Uncertainty Analysis
2.5 Conventional Sensitivity/Uncertainty Analysis Methods
2.5.1 Sensitivity Testing Methods
2.5.2 Analytical Methods
2.5.2.1 Differential Analysis Methods
2.5.2.2 Green's Function Method
2.5.2.3 Spectral Based Stochastic Finite Element Method
2.5.2.4 Coupled/Decoupled Direct Method
2.5.3 Sampling Based Methods
2.5.3.1 Monte Carlo and Latin Hypercube Sampling Methods
2.5.3.2 Fourier Amplitude Sensitivity Test (FAST)
2.5.3.3 Reliability Based Methods (FORM and SORM)
2.5.3.4 Response Surface Methods
2.5.4 Computer Algebra Based Methods
2.6 Need for Alternative Sensitivity/Uncertainty Analysis Methods
Sastry S. Isukapalli
1999-01-19
