Cortical Adaptive Filtering in Bioacoustic Signal Classification.

Abstract

The optimal use of sonar requires the correct classification of acoustic signals. However, there are several fundamental problems which continue to resist solution including (a) high levels of noise, (b) similarity of the target and non-target signals, (c) interference in performance by situational or contextual factors, and (d) the complexity of the spectral/temporal structure of many signals of interest. Our approach is to understand existing neurobiological solutions to acoustic signal classification and to provide both empirical and computational foundations upon which successful algorithms can be devised and applied to signal classification. A very high degree of acoustic signal classification has been achieved in the auditory systems of many animals. Of particular importance is the adaptive filtering of acoustic signals at the auditory cortex.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1991
Accession Number
ADA240280

Entities

People

  • Norman M. Weinberger

Organizations

  • University of California, Irvine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Signals
  • Algorithms
  • Brain
  • Classification
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • Discrimination
  • Engineering
  • Filtration
  • Frequency
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Intensity
  • Military Research
  • Neurosciences
  • Plastic Properties
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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