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Sequential optimal positioning of mobile sensors using mutual information

Journal Article · · Statistical Analysis and Data Mining
Source localization, such as detecting a nuclear source in an urban area or ascertaining the origin of a chemical plume, is generally regarded as a well-documented inverse problem; however, optimally placing sensors to collect data for such problems is a more challenging task. In particular, optimal sensor placement—that is, measurement locations resulting in the least uncertainty in the estimated source parameters—depends on the location of the source, which is typically unknown a priori. Mobile sensors are advantageous because they have the flexibility to adapt to any given source position. While most mobile sensor strategies designate a trajectory for sensor movement, we instead employ mutual information, based on Shannon entropy, to choose the next measurement location from a discrete set of design conditions.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344; NA0002576
OSTI ID:
1548374
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1543170
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL--753008; 939255
Journal Information:
Statistical Analysis and Data Mining, Journal Name: Statistical Analysis and Data Mining Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 12; ISSN 1932-1864
Publisher:
WileyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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