Title :
On the Probability of n Consecutive Successes out of N Tries
Author :
Krieger, Abraham
Author_Institution :
M/A-COM LINKABIT, Inc. 3033 Science Park Road San Diego, CA 92121
Abstract :
A recursive method of calculating the probability of at least one occurrence of n or more consecutive successes in N tries is presented. A closed form solution is given for the n = 2 case and a z-transform solution is given for the general case.
Keywords :
Convergence; Electronic switching systems; Equations; Lattices;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAES.1984.310472