DocumentCode
1354635
Title
An Alternative Derivation of the Hazard Rate
Author
Baran, Robert H. ; Coughlin, James P.
Author_Institution
US Naval Surface Weapons Center; Dahlgren, Virginia 22448-5180 USA.
Issue
2
fYear
1987
fDate
6/1/1987 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
259
Lastpage
260
Abstract
This paper suggests a simpler way of deriving the hazard rate equation from a differential equation of the Bernoulli type rather than through a probability argument. Such a derivation is often easier for engineering students to follow.
Keywords
Calculus; Differential equations; Engineering students; H infinity control; Hazards; Probability; Random variables; Reliability theory; Weapons; Bernoulli equation; Hazard rate; Reliability theory;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Reliability, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9529
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TR.1987.5222360
Filename
5222360
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