This paper discusses a novel application of mathematical programming techniques to a regression problem. While least squares regression techniques have been used fora long time, it is known that their robustness properties are not desirable. Specifically, the estimators are known to be too...

Optimal arrangements of cartridges and file partitioning schemes are examined in carousel type massstorage systems using Markov decision theory. It is shown that the Organ-Pipe Arrangement is optimalunder different storage configurations for both the anticipatory as well as the non-anticipatory...