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Hybrid deterministic procedure for automated sensitivity and uncertainty analysis

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5404867
A deterministic procedure for automating sensitivity and uncertainty analysis for large-scale studies is presented. The procedure makes use of the GRESS (GRadient Enhanced Software System) methodology to calculate the required sensitivities. GRESS is a precompiler that automatically enhances computer codes with computer calculus in such a way that partial derivatives can be calculated along with the normal results of the code. From these derivatives any sensitivity of interest can readily be obtained. The sensitivities can then be used in an uncertainty analysis procedure based on the quantification of covariances and parameter correlations, in conjunction with conventional statistical uncertainty methods. When this approach is used, the procedure may also include the use of a generalized least-square adjustment methodology for reducing the uncertainties in the final results by combining calculated or measured integral experiment data with the data used in the calculations. 7 refs.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
5404867
Report Number(s):
CONF-860905-8; ON: DE86013271
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English