An Introduction to the Discrete Kalman Filter with Some Applications.

Abstract

The essential components of a Kalman filter are defined, and the equations describing the simplest form of filter are derived. Certain features of the equations are highlighted and examples of the use of the equations are given. A connection between the Kalman filter and a least squares approach is indicated. Some practical difficulties in the application of the Kalman filter equations are described, and various methods of overcoming the difficulties are discussed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA012285

Entities

People

  • H. H. Ashworth

Organizations

  • Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment, Portland

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Equations
  • Filters
  • Kalman Filters
  • Mathematics

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Theoretical Analysis.