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On patrolling a channel

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  • Alan R. Washburn

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A simple formula is found to be just as accurate as a complicated one for estimating the probability of detection achievable by an ingenious searcher patrolling a channel or barrier. The difference between “detection” and “closure” is emphasized in an extension.

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  • Alan R. Washburn, 1982. "On patrolling a channel," Naval Research Logistics Quarterly, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 29(4), pages 609-615, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:navlog:v:29:y:1982:i:4:p:609-615
    DOI: 10.1002/nav.3800290408
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    1. Alpern, Steve & Lidbetter, Thomas & Papadaki, Katerina, 2019. "Optimizing periodic patrols against short attacks on the line and other networks," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 273(3), pages 1065-1073.
    2. Joseph Foraker & Seungho Lee & Elijah Polak, 2016. "Validation of a strategy for harbor defense based on the use of a min‐max algorithm receding horizon control law," Naval Research Logistics (NRL), John Wiley & Sons, vol. 63(3), pages 247-259, April.
    3. Hoam Chung & Elijah Polak & Johannes O. Royset & Shankar Sastry, 2011. "On the optimal detection of an underwater intruder in a channel using unmanned underwater vehicles," Naval Research Logistics (NRL), John Wiley & Sons, vol. 58(8), pages 804-820, December.
    4. Roberto Szechtman & Moshe Kress & Kyle Lin & Dolev Cfir, 2008. "Models of sensor operations for border surveillance," Naval Research Logistics (NRL), John Wiley & Sons, vol. 55(1), pages 27-41, February.

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