The solution of a backward-Kolmogorov equation is presented. This equation is associated with a Markov approximation of the response amplitude of a lightly damped linear oscillator driven by an evolutionary random excitation.

Issue Section:
Technical Briefs
Topics:
Approximation, Harmonic oscillators, Oscillations, Random excitation
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