A Bayesian network is a compact representation for probabilistic models and inference. They have been used successfully for multisensor fusion and situation assessment. It is well known that, in general, the inference algorithms to compute the exact posterior probability of the target state are either computationally infeasible for dense networks or impossible for mixed discrete continuous networks. In those cases, one approach is to compute the approximate results using simulation methods. This paper proposes efficient inference methods for those cases. The goal is not to compute the exact or approximate posterior probability of the target state, but to identify the top (most likely) ones in an efficient manner. The approach is to use intelligent simulation techniques where previous samples will be used to guide the future sampling strategy. By focusing the sampling on the "important" space, we are able to sort out the top candidates quickly. Simulation results are included to demonstrate the performances of the algorithms.


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    Title :

    Efficient inference for mixed Bayesian networks


    Contributors:
    Chang, K.C. (author) / Zhi Tian, (author)


    Publication date :

    2002-01-01


    Size :

    692344 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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