@inproceedings{5a745fbfd2b44b418ad4fc83f08cc21c,
title = "Signal to noise gains for evaluating beamforming strategies",
abstract = "This paper defines the echo signal-to-noise ratio (eSNR) for pulse-echo systems that adapts to the effects of shift-varying impulse responses, spatiotemporal coding and various beamformers. Measurement techniques using point targets or random scattering media can be interrelated for a broad range of experimental conditions through eSNR. The eSNR definitions are also illustrated by comparing a spatial matched filter (SMF) beamformer to conventional dynamic receive focusing methods (DRF) to evaluate performance based on resolution and sensitivity. Closed-form expressions are presented that predict eSNR gains from SMF approaches relative to other beamformers.",
author = "Jie Liu and Kim, {Kang Sik} and Michael Insana",
year = "2006",
doi = "10.1109/ULTSYM.2006.537",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "1424402018",
series = "Proceedings - IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium",
pages = "2132--2135",
booktitle = "2006 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS",
}