Sensors (Aug 2023)

Performance Optimization in Frequency Estimation of Noisy Signals: Ds-IpDTFT Estimator

  • Miaomiao Wei,
  • Yongsheng Zhu,
  • Jun Sun,
  • Xiangyang Lu,
  • Xiaomin Mu,
  • Juncai Xu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/s23177461
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 23, no. 17
p. 7461

Abstract

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This research presents a comprehensive study of the dichotomous search iterative parabolic discrete time Fourier transform (Ds-IpDTFT) estimator, a novel approach for fine frequency estimation in noisy exponential signals. The proposed estimator leverages a dichotomous search process before iterative interpolation estimation, which significantly reduces computational complexity while maintaining high estimation accuracy. An in-depth exploration of the relationship between the optimal parameter p and the unknown parameter δ forms the backbone of the methodology. Through extensive simulations and real-world experiments, the Ds-IpDTFT estimator exhibits superior performance relative to other established estimators, demonstrating robustness in noisy conditions and stability across varying frequencies. This efficient and accurate estimation method is a significant contribution to the field of signal processing and offers promising potential for practical applications.

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