NOVEL GENERALIZED GREY INCIDENCE MODEL BASED ON INTERVAL GREY NUMBERS

To extend the traditional generalized grey incidence model, a novel grey incidence model based on inter- val grey numbers is constructed. Considering the numerical information of indexes cannot be accurately obtained and can be defined as interval grey numbers, the interval grey numbers are defined as standard interval grey num- bers which are split in white part and grey part. The absolute degree of incidence and relative degree of incidence based on the interval grey numbers are constructed and their arithmetic are given. Finally, an example about commercial aircraft index selection illuminates the effectiveness of the model. The results show that the model can sort indexes better and can extend the grey incidence models significantly.

ENTROPY MEASUREMENT OF INTERVAL GREY SEQUENCE AND ITS APPLICATION

The uncertainty measurement method for grey information theory and the metric formula are established, and its application in decision-making is researched. The entropy measurement of grey sequence based on the limited interval grey number sequence is different from the Shannon probability entropy. The measurement formula of grey number and its properties are studied, such as the invariance, the applicable conditions, and the grey entropy of union and intersection of two grey numbers, and so on. Finally, the algorithm for interval grey sequence and an example are given to show the effectiveness of the method.

Prediction model of interval grey number based on DGM(1,1)

In grey system theory,the studies in the field of grey prediction model are focused on real number sequences,rather than grey number ones.Hereby,a prediction model based on interval grey number sequences is proposed.By mining the geometric features of interval grey number sequences on a two-dimensional surface,all the interval grey numbers are converted into real numbers by means of certain algorithm,and then the prediction model is established based on those real number sequences.The entire process avoids the algebraic operations of grey number,and the prediction problem of interval grey number is usefully solved.Ultimately,through an example＇s program simulation,the validity and practicability of this novel model are verified.

CALCULATION FOR KERNEL OF INTERVAL GREY NUMBER BASED ON BARYCENTER APPROACH

The kernel of interval grey number is most likely the real number,which can be used to represent whitenization value of interval grey number.A novel method for calculating kernel of interval grey number is constructed based on the geometric barycenter of whitenization weight function in the two-dimensional coordinate plane,and the calculation of kernel is converted to the calculation of barycenter in geometric figures.The method fully considers the effect of all information contained in whitenization weight function on the calculation result of kernel,and is the extension and perfection of the existing methods in the scope of application.

NOVEL GREY DECISION MAKING MODEL AND ITS NUMERICAL SIMULATION

A grey multi-stage decision making method is proposed for a type of grey multi-index decision problems with weighted values completely unknown and attributes as interval grey numbers. Firstly, a method for compar- ing two grey numbers based on probability is developed to calculate weighted values of the attributes. Secondly, the experts＇ evaluation scores for attribute values are presented in terms of internal grey numbers. Finally, a weight solving method for multiple-stages evaluation is proposed. An example analysis verifies the availability of the proposed method. The method provides a new way of thinking for solving grey decision problem.

Novel combinatorial algorithm for the problems of fuzzy grey multi-attribute group decision making

To study the fuzzy and grey information in the problems of multi-attribute group decision making, the basic concepts of both fuzzy grey numbers and grey interval numbers are given firstly, then a new model of fuzzy grey multi-attribute group decision making based on the theories of fuzzy mathematics and grey system is presented. Furthermore, the grey interval relative degree and deviation degree is defined, and both the optimistic algorithm of the grey interval relational degree and the algorithm of deviation degree minimization for solving this new model are also given. Finally, a decision making example to demonstrate the feasibility and rationality of this new method is given, and the results by using these two algorithms are uniform.

A Decision Model Based on Grey Rough Sets Integration with Incomplete Information

In this paper, for multiple attribute decision-making problem in which attribute values are interval grey numbers and some of them are null values, a decision model based on grey rough sets integration with incomplete information is proposed. We put forward incidence degree coefficient formula for grey interval, by information entropy theory and analysis technique, the method and principle is presented to fill up null values. We also establish the method of grey interval incidence cluster. Because grey system theory and Rough set theory are complementary each other, decision table with preference information is obtained by the result of grey incidence cluster. An algorithm for inducing decision rules based on rough set theory and the dominance relationship is presented. In some extent, this algorithm can deal with decision-making problem in which the attribute values are interval grey numbers and some of them are null values. Contrasted with classical model of cluster decision-making, the algorithm has an advantage of flexibility and compatibility to new information.

Study on the Grey Polynomial Geometric Programming

In the model of geometric programming, values of parameters cannot be gotten owing to data fluctuation and incompletion. But reasonable bounds of these parameters can be attained. This is to say, parameters of this model can be regarded as interval grey numbers. When the model contains grey numbers, it is hard for common programming method to solve them. By combining the common programming model with the grey system theory, and using some analysis strategies, a model of grey polynomial geometric programming, a model of θ positioned geometric programming and their quasi-optimum solution or optimum solution are put forward. At the same time, we also developed an algorithm for the problem. This approach brings a new way for the application research of geometric programming. An example at the end of this paper shows the rationality and feasibility of the algorithm.

Probability estimation based on grey system theory for simulation evaluation

In the evaluation of some simulation systems, only small samples data are gotten due to the limited conditions. In allusion to the evaluation problem of small sample data, an interval estimation approach with the improved grey confidence degree is proposed.On the basis of the definition of grey distance, three kinds of definition of the grey weight for every sample element in grey estimated value are put forward, and then the improved grey confidence degree is designed. In accordance with the new concept, the grey interval estimation for small sample data is deduced. Furthermore,the bootstrap method is applied for more accurate grey confidence interval. Through resampling of the bootstrap, numerous small samples with the corresponding confidence intervals can be obtained. Then the final confidence interval is calculated from the union of these grey confidence intervals. In the end, the simulation system evaluation using the proposed method is conducted. The simulation results show that the reasonable confidence interval is acquired, which demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method.

Environmental stress level evaluation approach based on physical model and interval grey association degree

Associating environmental stresses （ESs） with built-in test （BIT） output is an important means to help diagnose intermittent faults （IFs）. Aiming at low efficiency in association of traditional time stress measurement device （TSMD）, an association model is built. Thereafter, a novel approach is given to evaluate the integrated environmental stress （IES） level. Firstly, the selection principle and approach of main environmental stresses （MESs） and key characteristic parameters （KCPs） are presented based on fault mode, mechanism, and ESs analysis （FMMEA）. Secondly, reference stress events （RSEs） are constructed by dividing IES into three stress levels according to its impact on faults; and then the association model between integrated environmental stress event （IESE） and BIT output is built. Thirdly, an interval grey association approach to evaluate IES level is proposed due to the interval number of IES value. Consequently, the association output can be obtained as well. Finally, a case study is presented to demonstrate the proposed approach. Results show the proposed model and approach are effective and feasible. This approach can be used to guide ESs measure, record, and association. It is well suited for on-line assistant diagnosis of faults, especially IFs.

Grey clustering evaluation based on AHP and interval grey number

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to propose a grey clustering evaluation model based on analytic hierarchy process(AHP)and interval grey number(IGN)to solve the clustering evaluation problem with IGNs.Design/methodology/approach–First,the centre-point triangular whitenisation weight function with real numbers is built,and then by using interval mean function,the whitenisation weight function is extended to IGNs.The weights of evaluation indexes are determined by AHP.Finally,this model is used to evaluate the flight safety of a Chinese airline.The results indicate that the model is effective and reasonable.Findings–When IGN meets certain conditions,the centre-point triangular whitenisation weight function based on IGN is not multiple-cross and it is normative.It provides a certain standard and basis for obtaining the effective evaluation indexes and determining the scientific evaluation of the grey class.Originality/value–The traditional grey clustering model is extended to the field of IGN.It can make full use of all the information of the IGN,so the result of the evaluation is more objective and reasonable,which provides supports for solving practical problems.

Dynamic Multi-Attribute Decision Analysis on Three-Parameter Interval Grey Number of Upper(Lower)Deviation Quasi-Normal Distribution

Aiming at the dynamic multi-attribute decision making problem where the weight of each decision stage and attribute weight are completely unknown and the attribute value is unknown distributed three-parameter interval grey number,a threeparameter interval grey number dynamic multiattribute grey target decision making method with attribute value following quasi-normal distribution is proposed.Firstly,the position relationship between the“center of gravity”point and the kernel of the threeparameter interval grey number is discussed.According to the characteristicthat the attribute value obeys the quasi-normal distribution,anew weight isgiventothe“centerof gravity”point,and a new distance measure formula of the three-parameter interval grey number is defined.Secondly,according to the principle of maximum entropy,the objective programming model is constructed to determine the stage weight and attributeweight.Then,the schemes aresorted according to thesize of the comprehensive bull's-eye distance Finally an example is given to illustrate the effectiveness of the decision model.

A New DGM(1,1)Model with a Grey Parameter and Its Application

In the DGM(1, 1) model modeling process, the influencing factors are uncertain. But the solution of DGM(1, 1) model with uncertain information is unique, which conflicts with the nonuniqueness principle of solution in grey theory. In view of this situation, this paper makes an in-depth analysis of the meaning of grey action quantity β_(2) in DGM(1, 1) model and regards β_(2) as an interval grey number. The maximum possibility whitenization value is given to estimate the kernel of grey number,and the typical possibility function is constructed to describe the possibility of grey number taking different values. A new DGM(1, 1) model with a grey parameter is then proposed, whose simulation results are interval grey numbers. The proposed model is compatible with the DGM(1, 1) model in model structure and simulation results. Finally, the practical example results show the applicability and effectiveness of the proposed model.