Garrett, Susan R.2019-07-032019-07-031987http://hdl.handle.net/10919/90970The problem of detecting deep space objects with certain probabilities was investigated. A mathematical model was then developed from given problem specifications that deals with the trade-off of various parameters involved in the detection problem. A software package that allows the user to input data interactively was written to implement the model. The completed program as well as an analysis of the tested results are included.v, 101 leavesapplication/pdfen-USIn CopyrightLD5655.V855 1987.G366Astrophysics -- FormulaeNumerical analysisField theory (Physics)Thesis