An Introduction to Signal Detection and Estimation (Springer Texts in Electrical Engineering) - Hardcover

Poor, H. Vincent

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0387941738 ISBN 13: 9780387941738

Publisher: Springer, 1994

Synopsis

The purpose of this book is to introduce the reader to the basic theory of signal detection and estimation. It is assumed that the reader has a working knowledge of applied probability and random processes such as that taught in a typical first-semester graduate engineering course on these subjects. This material is covered, for example, in the book by Wong (1983) in this series. More advanced concepts in these areas are introduced where needed, primarily in Chapters VI and VII, where continuous-time problems are treated. This book is adapted from a one-semester, second-tier graduate course taught at the University of Illinois and at Princeton University. However, this material can also be used for a shorter or first-tier course by restricting coverage to Chapters I through V, which for the most part can be read with a background of only the basics of applied probability, including random vectors and conditional expectations. Sufficient background for the latter option is given for example in the book by Thomas (1986), also in this series. This treatment is also suitable for use as a text in other modes. For example, two smaller courses, one in signal detection (Chapters II, III, and VI) and one in estimation (Chapters IV, V, and VII), can be taught from the materials as organized here. Similarly, an introductory-level course (Chapters I through IV) followed by a more advanced course (Chapters V through VII) is another possibility.

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Synopsis

This book provides an introduction to the basic theory and techniques of signal detection and estimation. It provides essential background for engineers and scientists working in a number of fields, including communications, control, signal, and image processing, radar and sonar, radio astronomy, seismology, remote sensing, and instrumentation. The treatment can be used as a textbook in several instruction modes, including a single course; a two-tiered combination of an introductory course and an advanced course; or two separate courses, one in signal detection, the other in estimation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387941738
• ISBN 13: 9780387941738
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 408