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Estimating computer model parameters with field data can be tricky when model bias is present. This study shows that simultaneously estimating bias and calibration parameters is sensitive to prior assumptions, impacting nuclear safeguards.

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Area of Science:

  • Computational modeling
  • Statistical inference
  • Nuclear engineering

Background:

  • Parameter estimation in computer models often faces challenges due to inherent model bias.
  • Field data is crucial for calibrating and validating these models.
  • Model bias can significantly affect the accuracy of parameter estimations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the simultaneous estimation of model bias and calibration parameters using simulated field data.
  • To assess the sensitivity of this joint estimation to pre-data collection assumptions.
  • To explore implications for process monitoring in nuclear safeguards.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized simulated field data for analysis.
  • Developed a method to fit a vector-valued model bias concurrently with a scalar model calibration parameter.
  • Examined the impact of varying prior assumptions on the estimation outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The simultaneous estimation of bias vector and scalar calibration parameter demonstrated significant sensitivity to prior assumptions.
  • The accuracy of parameter estimation is directly influenced by the assumptions made before data collection.
  • Identified potential vulnerabilities in process monitoring for nuclear safeguards.

Conclusions:

  • Simultaneous estimation requires careful consideration of underlying assumptions.
  • Findings highlight the importance of robust methodologies in nuclear safeguards.
  • Future work should focus on developing methods less sensitive to prior assumptions.