Konferenzservice Mandl

Zusammenfassung: Probability theory and communications have developed hand in hand for about a century. The research challenges in the latter field (from telephone networks to wireless communications and the Internet) have spurred the development of the mathematical theory of stochastic processes, particularly in the theory of Markov processes, point processes, stochastic networks, stochastic geometry, stochastic calculus, information theory, and ergodic theory. Conversely, a large number of applications in communications would not have been possible without the development of stochastics. This program aims at the exposition of the latest developments in mathematical sciences lying on the boundary between stochastics and communications. Several workshops will take place during the program.

Zusammenfassung: The Conference intends to draw on recent experience in order to explore the full range of methods and procedures relevant to uncertainty modelling, reliability assessment and risk-based life-cycle management of engineering structures. Contributions involving generic methodologies and case studies, as well as comparative assessment across different industrial sectors are welcomed.

Zusammenfassung: Our best estimates of future climate are based on the use of complex computer models that do not explicitly resolve the wide variety of spatio-temporal scales making up Earth's climate system. The non-linearity of the governing physical processes allows energy transfer between different scales, and many aspects of this complex behaviour can be represented by stochastic models. However, the theoretical basis for so doing is far from complete. Many uncertainties remain in predictions derived from climate models, yet governments are increasingly reliant on model predictions to inform mitigation and adaptation strategies. An overarching aim of climate scientists is to reduce the uncertainty in climate predictions and produce credible assessments of model accuracy. Several workshops will take place during this program.