OPTIMIZATION OF SIGNALS
Abstract
A general theory is presented for the design of optimum signal waveforms. Explicit constraints on the signal's energy, amplitude and bandwidth are possible. The development is based on optimum control theory and employs the state variable concept with differential equations as basic models. Pontryagin's Maximum Principle provides a two-point boundary value problem whose solution gives the optimum signal. A communication problem of deciding which of M signals was transmitted and a radar problem of deciding the range rate of a target are used as examples.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 16, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0430345
Entities
People
- F. C. Schweppe
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology