In order to improve tracking accuracy when initial estimate is inaccurate or outliers exist,a bearings-only tracking approach called the robust range-parameterized cubature Kalman filter(RRPCKF)was proposed.Firstly,th...In order to improve tracking accuracy when initial estimate is inaccurate or outliers exist,a bearings-only tracking approach called the robust range-parameterized cubature Kalman filter(RRPCKF)was proposed.Firstly,the robust extremal rule based on the pollution distribution was introduced to the cubature Kalman filter(CKF)framework.The improved Turkey weight function was subsequently constructed to identify the outliers whose weights were reduced by establishing equivalent innovation covariance matrix in the CKF.Furthermore,the improved range-parameterize(RP)strategy which divides the filter into some weighted robust CKFs each with a different initial estimate was utilized to solve the fuzzy initial estimation problem efficiently.Simulations show that the result of the RRPCKF is more accurate and more robust whether outliers exist or not,whereas that of the conventional algorithms becomes distorted seriously when outliers appear.展开更多
Semiparametric regression models and estimating covariance functions are very useful for longitudinal study. To heed the positive-definiteness constraint, we adopt the modified Cholesky decomposition approach to decom...Semiparametric regression models and estimating covariance functions are very useful for longitudinal study. To heed the positive-definiteness constraint, we adopt the modified Cholesky decomposition approach to decompose the covariance structure. Then the covariance structure is fitted by a semiparametric model by imposing parametric within-subject correlation while allowing the nonparametric variation function. We estimate regression functions by using the local linear technique and propose generalized estimating equations for the mean and correlation parameter. Kernel estimators are developed for the estimation of the nonparametric variation function. Asymptotic normality of the the resulting estimators is established. Finally, the simulation study and the real data analysis are used to illustrate the proposed approach.展开更多
The relation between strong mixing and conditionally strong mixing is answered by examples,that is,the strong mixing property of random variables does not imply the conditionally strong mixing property,and the opposit...The relation between strong mixing and conditionally strong mixing is answered by examples,that is,the strong mixing property of random variables does not imply the conditionally strong mixing property,and the opposite implication is also not true.Some equivalent definitions and basic properties of conditional strong mixing random variables are derived,and several conditional covariance inequalities are obtained.By means of these properties and conditional covariance inequalities,a conditional central limit theorem stated in terms of conditional characteristic functions is established,which is a conditional version of the earlier result under non-conditional case.展开更多
In this paper, the authors prove an almost sure limit theorem for the maxima of non-stationary Caussian random fields under some mild conditions related to the covariance functions of the Gaussian fields. As the by-pr...In this paper, the authors prove an almost sure limit theorem for the maxima of non-stationary Caussian random fields under some mild conditions related to the covariance functions of the Gaussian fields. As the by-products, the authors also obtain several weak convergence results which extended the existing results.展开更多
We perform the updated constraints on the Hubble constant H_0 by using the model-independent method, Gaussian processes.Utilizing the latest 30 cosmic chronometer measurements, we obtain H_0= 67.38 ± 4.72 km s^(-...We perform the updated constraints on the Hubble constant H_0 by using the model-independent method, Gaussian processes.Utilizing the latest 30 cosmic chronometer measurements, we obtain H_0= 67.38 ± 4.72 km s^(-1)Mpc^(-1), which is consistent with the Planck 2015 and Riess et al. analysis at 1σ confidence level. Different from the results of Busti et al. by only using 19 H(z) measurements, our reconstruction results of H(z) and the derived values of H_0 are insensitive to the concrete choice of covariance functions of Matern family.展开更多
For complete observation and p-dimensional parameter θ defined by an estimation equation, empirical likelihood method of construction of confidence region is based on the asymptotic χp2 distribution of -2 log(EL ra...For complete observation and p-dimensional parameter θ defined by an estimation equation, empirical likelihood method of construction of confidence region is based on the asymptotic χp2 distribution of -2 log(EL ratio). For right censored lifetime data with covariables, however, it is shown in literature that -2 log(EL ratio) converges weakly to a scaled χp2 distribution, where the scale parameter is a function of unknown asymptotic covariance matrix. The construction of confidence region requires estimation of this scale parameter. In this paper, by using influence functions in the estimating equation, we show that -2 log(EL ratio) converges weakly to a standard χp2 distribution and hence eliminates the procedure of estimating the scale parameter.展开更多
This article mainly discusses the admissibility of quadratic estimate of covariance in pseudoelliptical distribution. Under the quadratic loss function, the necessary and sufficient conditions that a quadratic estimat...This article mainly discusses the admissibility of quadratic estimate of covariance in pseudoelliptical distribution. Under the quadratic loss function, the necessary and sufficient conditions that a quadratic estimator is an admissible estimator of covariance in the class of quadratic estimators are obtained. A complete class of the quadratic estimator class is also given.展开更多
The multivariate extension of the Cox model proposed by Wei,Lin and Weissfeld in 1989 has been widely used for analyzing multivariate survival data.Under the model assumption,failure times from an individual are assum...The multivariate extension of the Cox model proposed by Wei,Lin and Weissfeld in 1989 has been widely used for analyzing multivariate survival data.Under the model assumption,failure times from an individual are assumed to marginally follow their respective proportional hazards regression relation,leaving the joint distribution completely unspecified.This paper presents a simple approach to efficiency improvement through segmentation of stochastic integrals in the marginal estimating equations and incorporation of the limiting covariance structure.It is shown that when partition of the time interval is done at a suitable rate,the resulting estimator is consistent and asymptotically normal.Through the reproducing kernel Hilbert space arising from the covariance function of the limiting Gaussian process,it is also shown that the proposed estimator is asymptotically optimal within a reasonable class of estimators under marginal specification.Simulations are conducted to assess the finite-sample performance of the proposed method.展开更多
基金Projects(51377172,51577191) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘In order to improve tracking accuracy when initial estimate is inaccurate or outliers exist,a bearings-only tracking approach called the robust range-parameterized cubature Kalman filter(RRPCKF)was proposed.Firstly,the robust extremal rule based on the pollution distribution was introduced to the cubature Kalman filter(CKF)framework.The improved Turkey weight function was subsequently constructed to identify the outliers whose weights were reduced by establishing equivalent innovation covariance matrix in the CKF.Furthermore,the improved range-parameterize(RP)strategy which divides the filter into some weighted robust CKFs each with a different initial estimate was utilized to solve the fuzzy initial estimation problem efficiently.Simulations show that the result of the RRPCKF is more accurate and more robust whether outliers exist or not,whereas that of the conventional algorithms becomes distorted seriously when outliers appear.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (GrantNos.10931002,10911120386)
文摘Semiparametric regression models and estimating covariance functions are very useful for longitudinal study. To heed the positive-definiteness constraint, we adopt the modified Cholesky decomposition approach to decompose the covariance structure. Then the covariance structure is fitted by a semiparametric model by imposing parametric within-subject correlation while allowing the nonparametric variation function. We estimate regression functions by using the local linear technique and propose generalized estimating equations for the mean and correlation parameter. Kernel estimators are developed for the estimation of the nonparametric variation function. Asymptotic normality of the the resulting estimators is established. Finally, the simulation study and the real data analysis are used to illustrate the proposed approach.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (GrantNo. 11126333)the Natural Science Foundation Project of Chongqing (Grant No. 2009BB2370)the SCRof Chongqing Municipal Education Commission (Grant Nos. KJ120731 and KJ100726)
文摘The relation between strong mixing and conditionally strong mixing is answered by examples,that is,the strong mixing property of random variables does not imply the conditionally strong mixing property,and the opposite implication is also not true.Some equivalent definitions and basic properties of conditional strong mixing random variables are derived,and several conditional covariance inequalities are obtained.By means of these properties and conditional covariance inequalities,a conditional central limit theorem stated in terms of conditional characteristic functions is established,which is a conditional version of the earlier result under non-conditional case.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11071182)
文摘In this paper, the authors prove an almost sure limit theorem for the maxima of non-stationary Caussian random fields under some mild conditions related to the covariance functions of the Gaussian fields. As the by-products, the authors also obtain several weak convergence results which extended the existing results.
文摘We perform the updated constraints on the Hubble constant H_0 by using the model-independent method, Gaussian processes.Utilizing the latest 30 cosmic chronometer measurements, we obtain H_0= 67.38 ± 4.72 km s^(-1)Mpc^(-1), which is consistent with the Planck 2015 and Riess et al. analysis at 1σ confidence level. Different from the results of Busti et al. by only using 19 H(z) measurements, our reconstruction results of H(z) and the derived values of H_0 are insensitive to the concrete choice of covariance functions of Matern family.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11171230 and 11231010)
文摘For complete observation and p-dimensional parameter θ defined by an estimation equation, empirical likelihood method of construction of confidence region is based on the asymptotic χp2 distribution of -2 log(EL ratio). For right censored lifetime data with covariables, however, it is shown in literature that -2 log(EL ratio) converges weakly to a scaled χp2 distribution, where the scale parameter is a function of unknown asymptotic covariance matrix. The construction of confidence region requires estimation of this scale parameter. In this paper, by using influence functions in the estimating equation, we show that -2 log(EL ratio) converges weakly to a standard χp2 distribution and hence eliminates the procedure of estimating the scale parameter.
基金The research was partially supported by the Doctoral Programme of Higher Education(No.20020027010)of China.
文摘This article mainly discusses the admissibility of quadratic estimate of covariance in pseudoelliptical distribution. Under the quadratic loss function, the necessary and sufficient conditions that a quadratic estimator is an admissible estimator of covariance in the class of quadratic estimators are obtained. A complete class of the quadratic estimator class is also given.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.10471136 and 10971210)the Knowledge Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No.KJCX3-SYW-S02)
文摘The multivariate extension of the Cox model proposed by Wei,Lin and Weissfeld in 1989 has been widely used for analyzing multivariate survival data.Under the model assumption,failure times from an individual are assumed to marginally follow their respective proportional hazards regression relation,leaving the joint distribution completely unspecified.This paper presents a simple approach to efficiency improvement through segmentation of stochastic integrals in the marginal estimating equations and incorporation of the limiting covariance structure.It is shown that when partition of the time interval is done at a suitable rate,the resulting estimator is consistent and asymptotically normal.Through the reproducing kernel Hilbert space arising from the covariance function of the limiting Gaussian process,it is also shown that the proposed estimator is asymptotically optimal within a reasonable class of estimators under marginal specification.Simulations are conducted to assess the finite-sample performance of the proposed method.