FYS-3011 Detection Theory

Emnebeskrivelse

Work Load 10  credits (ECTS)

Type of course Theoretical subject.

Level of course/Year of study Master level course.

Language of instruction Norwegian, or English by request

Examination semester Autumn, Spring

Contents The course is an extension of FYS-2006 Signal Processing and FYS-2007 Statistical Signal Theory. Programming knowledge is required. The subject deals with stochastic processes, analytical signals, hypothesis testing applied to signal detection, optimal receivers, estimation theory and limits for the variance of estimators. Both classical and Bayes-based detectors and estimators will be discussed. Radar/sonar and digital communication will be used as examples and applications.

Recommended previous qualifications FYS-2006 Signal processing, FYS-2007 Statistical signal analysis

Form of teaching Lectures: 40 hr Exercises: 25 hr

Exam and assessment Portfolio assessment of a written home examination (counting approx 25%) and a final oral examination (counting approx 75%). Grading scale: A-F. Re-sit examination: Early in tutor free term, with reserve of postponed examination, written examination with 4 hours duration which counts 100%. Postponed examination: According to the current regulation of exams § 21. New examination: According to the current regulation exams § 25, last paragraph.

Contact person/lecturer Arvid Aanstad, tlf: +47 77 64 40 06, e-mail: stud-kons@phys.uit.no

Recommended reading/syllabus Available on request

Course overlap FYS-361 -1      9 sp FYS-8011 -1      10 sp