A model for the transition probability matrices (t.p.m.'s) of finite discrete Markov chains is suggested which may help those who wish to use a larger number of states than would seem reasonable with ...

J. D. Kalbfleisch, J. F. Lawless, Least-Squares Estimation of Transition Probabilities from Aggregate Data, The Canadian Journal of Statistics / La Revue Canadienne ...

Accurate fault diagnosis of traction motor bearings is a necessary and indispensable part of the prognostics and health management of high-speed trains. Vibration signal analysis is usually utilized ...