Exact Maximum Likelihood Parameter Estimation of Superimposed Exponential Signals in Noise

Yoram Bresler, Albert Macovski

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Abstract

A unified framework is presented for the exact maximum-likelihood (ML) estimation of the parameters of superimposed exponential signals in noise, encompassing both the time series and the array problems. An exact expression for the ML criterion is derived in terms of the linear prediction polynomial of the signal, and an iterative algorithm for the maximization of this criterion is presented. The algorithm is equally applicable in the case of signal coherence in the array problem. Simulation shows the estimator to be capable of providing more accurate frequency estimates than currently existing techniques. In addition to its practical value, the present formulation is used to interpret previous methods.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1081-1089
Number of pages9
JournalIEEE Transactions on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing
Volume34
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1986
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Signal Processing

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