Sparse multiresolution regression for uncertainty propagation

Abstract

The present work proposes a novel nonintrusive, i.e., sampling-based, framework for approximating stochastic solutions of interest admitting sparse multiresolution expansions. The coefficients of such expansions are computed via greedy approximation techniques that require a number of solution realizations smaller than the cardinality of the multiresolution basis. The effect of various random sampling strategies is investigated. The proposed methodology is verified on a number of benchmark problems involving nonsmooth stochastic responses, and is applied to quantifying the efficiency of a passive vibration control system operating under uncertainty.