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.
fDate :
6/1/1987 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Reliability, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TR.1987.5222360
