Array Processing for a Multiple-Rank Signal

Abstract

This paper considers array processing for a sensor array when the signal is composed of a superposition of wave fronts. The array processing requires a multiple-signal parameter formulation. Existing array processing theory is generalized. The required signal processing functions should not be referred to as beam forming, because a matrix estimation operator is required. The rank of the estimation operator is greater than 1. Keywords: Signal processing, Ray processing, Beam forming.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA197954

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  • David J. Edelblute

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Beam Forming
  • Classification
  • Covariance
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Estimators
  • Frequency Domain
  • Maximum Likelihood Estimation
  • Noise
  • Notation
  • Numbers
  • Random Variables
  • Security
  • Signal Detection
  • Signal Processing
  • Standards

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  • Engineering

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