Search research
NaturePublished 1 September 2006Open access
Michael F. Shlesinger
Citations200
SJR quartileQ1
SJR score18.29
SNIP10.16
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This research presents an optimized search strategy for non-replenishable targets at unknown positions that could be applied to situations as diverse as animal foraging and time-sensitive rescue missions.
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How does one best search for non-replenishable targets at unknown positions? An optimized search strategy could be applied to situations as diverse as animal foraging and time-sensitive rescue missions.
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Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
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