Advanced Signal Processing

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

200 hours

Prerequisites for this subject are:

ELEN90058 Signal Processing ( prior to 2011, ELEN30008 Signal Processing 1)

AND

ELEN90054 Probability and Random Models( prior to 2011, ELEN30002 Stochastic Signals and Systems )

Anti-requisite for this subject is:

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AIMS

This subject provides an in-depth introduction to statistical signal processing.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Students will study a selection of the following topics:

• Applications of statistical signal processing
• A review of stochastic signals and systems fundamentals – random processes, white noise, stationarity, auto- and cross-correlation functions, spectral- and cross-spectral densities, properties of linear time-invariant systems excited by white noise
• Parameter estimation - least squares and its properties, recursive least squares and least mean squares, optimisation-based methods, maximum likelihood methods
• Kalman, Wiener and Markov filtering
• Power spectrum estimation.

This material will be complemented with the use of software tools (e.g. MATLAB) for computation and a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) based development platform for the implementation of signal processing algorithms in the laboratory.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO's)

On completing this subject the student should be able to:

1. Apply fundamental mathematical tools, in particular stochastic techniques, in the analysis and design of signal processing systems
2. Recognise estimation problems and design, implement and analyses algorithms for solving them
3. Use software packages such as MATLAB for the analysis and design of signal processing systems
4. Implement signal processing systems with DSP based development platforms.

• One written examination, not exceeding three hours at the end of semester, worth 60%
• A one-hour mid-semester test, worth 10%
• Two laboratory projects (approximately 40-45 hours of work per student), each worth 15%.

Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the written exam to pass the subject.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1 and 2 are assessed in the final written examination, the mid-semester test, and submitted reports for two projects.

ILO's 3 and 4 are assessed as part of submitted project work and workshops.

TBA

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completing this subject, students will have developed the following skills:

• Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
• In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
• Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
• Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
• Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large

Credit may not be obtained for both ELEN40004(431-461) Signal processing 2 and ELEN90052 Advanced Signal Processing

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

The subject is delivered through lectures and workshop classes that combine both tutorial and hands-on laboratory activities.

INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

Students are provided with lecture slides, tutorial questions and solutions, project specifications, and reference text lists.

CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

Exposure to industry standard DSP design tools through laboratory activities.