We derive several algorithms for the busy period distribution of the canonical Markovian fluid flow model. One of them is similar to the Latouche-Ramaswami algorithm for quasi-birth-death models and ...

Data augmentation, sometimes known as the method of auxiliary variables, is a powerful tool for constructing optimisation and simulation algorithms. In the context of optimisation, Meng & van Dyk ...

Robotics researchers have found a way for autonomous underwater vehicles to navigate strong currents with greater energy efficiency, which means the AUVs can gather data longer and better. Robotics ...