Mathematical physics - Search research

被引:176
作者
Shlesinger, Michael F. [1 ]
机构
[1] Off Naval Res, Arlington, VA 22203 USA
关键词
Behavioral research - Mathematical models - Optimization;
D O I
10.1038/443281a
中图分类号
O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
How does one best search for non-replenishable targets at unknown positions? An optimized search strategy could be applied to situations as diverse as animal foraging and time-sensitive rescue missions. © 2006 Nature Publishing Group.
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页码:281 / 282
页数:2
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