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Statistical Signal Processing Tools

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COM-500: Statistical signal and data processing through applications

Building up on the basic concepts of sampling, filtering and Fourier transforms, we address stochastic modeling, spectral analysis, estimation and prediction, classification, and adaptive filtering, with an application oriented approach and hands-on numeri ...

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This lecture covers statistical signal processing tools for wireless communications, including the estimation of spectral lines, Yule Walker equations, and spectrum estimation. It delves into topics such as vibration measurements, estimation of frequencies, and modeling of acoustic impedance. The lecture also discusses the application of parametric methods for frequency estimation and the analysis of geophysical exploration data.

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Instructor

Andrea Ridolfi

I am a professor of Signal Processing and Communication Technologies at Bern University of Applied Sciences. Since 2004 I hold a lecturer position at EPFL, teaching “Mathematical Principles of Signal Processing” (Doctoral School, 2004 – 2011), “Statistical Signal and Data Processing through Applications” (Master Program, (2004 – ongoing), and Signal Processing and Machine Learning for Digital Humanities (Master, 2017 – 2019, co-taught with Mathieu Salzmann). Previously, I have been working as Project Manager and R&D Engineer at EPFL (2011-2014), coordinating the LCAV activities within the NSF – Nanotera project Opensense, and as Project Manager and R&D Engineer with the biomedical signal processing group at CSEM (2006-2011).

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