Title :
The high-resolution spectrum estimator—A subjective entity
Author :
Kay, Steven ; DeMeure, Cedric
Author_Institution :
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, USA
Abstract :
It is shown by example that the attribute of high resolution for a spectrum estimator can be a subjective one. The particular spectrum estimator considered is the MUSIC algorithm, although the observations are valid for any spectrum estimator. The main point is that visual examination of spectra is not a scientifically valid means of assessing resolution.
Keywords :
Autocorrelation; Frequency estimation; Gaussian noise; Inspection; Multiple signal classification; Reactive power; Signal resolution; Signal to noise ratio; Testing; White noise;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1984.13091