An optimal basis of band-limited functions for signal analysis and design

Liying Wei*, Rodney A. Kennedy, Tharaka A. Lamahewa

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    Abstract

    This paper studies signal concentration in the time and frequency domains using the general constrained variational method of Franks. The minimum k th (k=0,2,4....) moment time-duration measure for band-limited signals is formulated. A complete, orthonormal set of band-limited functions in L 2([-W,W]) with the minimum fourth-moment time-duration measure is obtained. Numerical investigations of our optimal 4th moment functions show: 1) less energy concentration in the main lobe than the prolate spheroidal wave functions (PSWF); 2) higher energy concentration in the main lobe than Gabor's function; and 3) a larger main lobe than both PSWF and Gabor. Applications for our basis functions include: 1) radar systems and high resolution communication systems, and 2) representation and approximation to any band-limited signal in a given time interval.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number5508321
    Pages (from-to)5744-5755
    Number of pages12
    JournalIEEE Transactions on Signal Processing
    Volume58
    Issue number11
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Nov 2010

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