Covers search theory with applications in various fields for broad relevance
Explores mathematical techniques such as dynamic programming and Pontryagin maximum principle for advanced problem-solving
Includes numerous numerical examples to illustrate effectiveness of discussed methods
Provides up-to-date account of search theory as a key area in operations research
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Lecture Notes in Statistics Iida, Koji Search theory is concerned with the location of a 'target' given imprecise information concerning its location. The subject has a variety of applications such as locating missing people in wilderness or at sea, searching for mineral deposits, medical diagnosis, and searching for malfunctions in indus