Covariance Propagation in Spectral Indices
The dosimetry community has a history of using spectral indices to support neutron spectrum characterization and cross section validation efforts. An important aspect to this type of analysis is the proper consideration of the contribution of the spectrum uncertainty to the total uncertainty in calculated spectral indices (SIs). This paper identifies deficiencies in the traditional treatment of the SI uncertainty, provides simple bounds to the spectral component in the SI uncertainty estimates, verifies that these estimates are reflected in actual applications, details a methodology that rigorously captures the spectral contribution to the uncertainty in the SI, and provides quantified examples that demonstrate the importance of the proper treatment the spectral contribution to the uncertainty in the SI.
- OSTI ID:
- 22436766
- Journal Information:
- Nuclear Data Sheets, Journal Name: Nuclear Data Sheets Vol. 123; ISSN NDTSBA; ISSN 0090-3752
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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