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Generation of pseudo-random numbersPractical methods for generating acceptable random numbers from a variety of probability distributions which are frequently encountered in engineering applications are described. The speed, accuracy, and guarantee of statistical randomness of the various methods are discussed.
Document ID
19830007824
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Publication (TP)
Authors
Howell, L. W.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Rheinfurth, M. H.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1982
Subject Category
Statistics And Probability
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.60:2105
NASA-TP-2105
Report Number: NAS 1.60:2105
Report Number: NASA-TP-2105
Accession Number
83N16095
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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