Fundamentals of Statistical Signal Processing, Volume 2: Detection Theory (Prentice Hall Signal Processing Series) (Hardcover)

by Steven M. Kay (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Volume 2: Detection Theory focuses extensively on real-world signal processing applications, including state-of-the-art speech and communications technology as well as traditional sonar/ radar systems. DLC: Signal processing Statistical methods.

From the Inside Flap
Preface

This text is the second volume of a series of books addressing statistical signal processing. The first volume, Fundamentals of Statistical Signal Processing: Estimation Theory, was published in 1993 by Prentice-Hall, Inc. Henceforth, it will be referred to as Kay-I 1993.

This second volume, entitled Fundamentals of Statistical Signal Processing: Detection Theory, is the application of statistical hypothesis testing to the detection of signals in noise. The series has been written to provide the reader with a broad introduction to the theory and application of statistical signal processing. Hypothesis testing is a subject that is standard fare in the many books available dealing with statistics.

These books range from the highly theoretical expositions written by statisticians to the more practical treatments contributed by the many users of applied statistics.

This text is an attempt to strike a balance between these two extremes. The particular audience we have in mind is the community involved in the design and implementation of signal processing algorithms. As such, the primary focus is on obtaining optimal detection algorithms that may be implemented on a digital computer. The data sets are therefore assumed to be samples of a continuous-time waveform or a sequence of data points. The choice of topics reflects what we believe to be the important approaches to obtaining an optimal detector and analyzing its performance.

As a consequence, some of the deeper theoretical issues have been omitted with references given instead. It is the author's opinion that the best way to assimilate the material on detection theory is by exposure to and working with good examples. Consequently, there are numerous examples that illustrate the theory and others that apply the theory to actual detection problems of current interest.

We have made extensive use of the MATLAB scientific programming language (Version 4.2b) Footnote: MATLAB is a registered trademark of The MathWorks, Inc. for all computer-generated results. In some cases, actual MATLAB programs have been listed where a program was deemed to be of sufficient utility to the reader.

Additionally, an abundance of homework problems has been included. They range from simple applications of the theory to extensions of the basic concepts. A solutions manual is available from the author. To aid the reader, summary sections have been provided at the beginning of each chapter. Also, an overview of all the principal detection approaches and the rationale for choosing a particular method can be found in Chapter 11.

Detection based on simple hypothesis testing is described in Chapters 3--5, while that based on composite hypothesis testing (to accomodate unknown parameters) is the subject of Chapters 6--9.

Other chapters address detection in nonGaussian noise (Chapter 10), detection of model changes (Chapter 12), and extensions for complex/vector data useful in array processing (Chapter 13). This book is an outgrowth of a one-semester graduate level course on detection theory given at the University of Rhode Island. It includes somewhat more material than can actually be covered in one semester. We typically cover most of Chapters 1--10, leaving the subjects of model change detection and complex data/vector data extensions to the student. It is also possible to combine the subjects of estimation and detection into a single semester course by a judicious choice of material from Volumes I and II.

The necessary background that has been assumed is an exposure to the basic theory of digital signal processing, probability and random processes, and linear and matrix algebra. This book can also be used for self-study and so should be useful to the practicing engineer as well as the student.

The author would like to acknowledge the contributions of the many people who over the years have provided stimulating discussions of research problems, opportunities to apply the results of that research, and support for conducting research.

Thanks are due to my colleagues L. Jackson, R. Kumaresan, L. Pakula, and P. Swaszek of the University of Rhode Island, and L. Scharf of the University of Colorado.

Exposure to practical problems, leading to new research directions, has been provided by H. Woodsum of Sonetech, Bedford, New Hampshire, and by D. Mook and S. Lang of Sanders, a Lockheed-Martin Co., Nashua, New Hampshire.

The opportunity to apply detection theory to sonar and the research support of J. Kelly of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, J. Salisbury, formerly of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and D. Sheldon of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport, Rhode Island are also greatly appreciated.

Thanks are due to J. Sjogren of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, whose support has allowed the author to investigate the field of statistical signal processing. A debt of gratitude is owed to all my current and former graduate students. They have contributed to the final manuscript through many hours of pedagogical and research discussions as well as by their specific comments and questions. In particular, P. DjuriÕ{c} of the State University of New York proofread much of the manuscript, and S. Talwalkar of Motorola, Plantation, Florida proofread parts of the manuscript and helped with the finer points of MATLAB.

Steven M. Kay University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 02881 Email: [e-mail]



See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Hardcover: 672 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR; 1 edition (February 6, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013504135X
• ISBN-13: 978-0135041352
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #104,259 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #3 in	Books > Science > Mathematics > Applied > Engineering > Statistics
  #12 in	Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Circuitry > Communication & Signal Processing

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to learn detection theory get this book., April 12, 2001

By	carbone1 "carbone1" (Cranston, RI United States) - See all my reviews

This book presents the fundamental ideas in detection theory (Hypothesis testing for you math types) in a very accessible way. It was one of the few textbooks I could read without feeling like I should be taking a class to go along with it. First the book starts off with a short chapter explaining what detection theory is. This chapter is so well written and illustrated that I've used it to explain to my friends what it is I do at work. This type of very good introduction is repeated at the start of each chapter. But I would have to say the strength of the book is in the examples. All the main ideas are demonstrated by examples that have been worked out in detail. There are several of these worked out examples per chapter and they range form simple, to the kinds of problems you may face in real life. I keep this book on my desk at work, and on more than on occasion I looked liked a genius by using this book and it's examples to solve a problem in minuets that looked like it would take hours (or days).

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, but a tad lacking, March 24, 1999

By A Customer

I am an undergraduate senior using this book for a graduate-level Detection & Estimation Theory course. This is an excellent book and is very easy to follow, unlike Poor's which is too mathematical and hard too read. However, this book does make many references to Vol. 1, the Estimation Theory, so you almost have to get both books to get a full understanding. Also, some of the problems are not always workable based on the theory given. Overall, though, I do recommend this book.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best textbook in Estimation Theory, November 18, 1999

By	Marco Antonio Pulido (Plantation, Florida) - See all my reviews

Steven Kay has done a superb job. His coverage of different aspects of estimation theory make this book an excellent reference for the working engineer, as well as a great college textbook. All the topics are well covered, there are meaningful examples that apply the theory to different aspects of signal processing, and the problem sets are very useful. Also, the addition of small appendixes to the end of some chapters is very unique. They usually contain additional material to clarify a method presented in the chapter or discuss some mathematical result. A book that can balance theory with practical applications is not easy to find, especially in a difficult area like statistical signal processing. This is the ultimate guide to estimation theory and its applications.