Simple and accurate approximations for marcum Q-function
In this project, the computation of the Marcum Q-function is the focus. The function computes the probability that x is greater than a constant R, where x is the distance from a point in a 2-dimensional plane to the origin when the 2 Cartesian coordinates of x are independent Gaussian random variabl...
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| author | Feng, Lin |
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| description | In this project, the computation of the Marcum Q-function is the focus. The function computes the probability that x is greater than a constant R, where x is the distance from a point in a 2-dimensional plane to the origin when the 2 Cartesian coordinates of x are independent Gaussian random variables. The Marcum Q-function is an important function used in radar detection, signal processing and communications. However, the integral in this function cannot be evaluated in terms of ordinary functions.
We will first confirm four numerical calculation methods and five boundary pairs used in the literature. After a comprehensive analysis of their computational accuracy and time efficiency, we will recommend good approximations for different ranges and designed accuracy requirements. Finally, the comprehensive performance of the recommended algorithm is analyzed. It also illustrates the shortcomings of this method to the underflow problem and puts forward an outlook for future research.
Keywords: Marcum Q-function, numerical calculation methods, boundary pairs, approximations |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1728122023-12-22T15:45:23Z Simple and accurate approximations for marcum Q-function Feng, Lin Li Kwok Hung School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering EKHLI@ntu.edu.sg Engineering::Electrical and electronic engineering In this project, the computation of the Marcum Q-function is the focus. The function computes the probability that x is greater than a constant R, where x is the distance from a point in a 2-dimensional plane to the origin when the 2 Cartesian coordinates of x are independent Gaussian random variables. The Marcum Q-function is an important function used in radar detection, signal processing and communications. However, the integral in this function cannot be evaluated in terms of ordinary functions. We will first confirm four numerical calculation methods and five boundary pairs used in the literature. After a comprehensive analysis of their computational accuracy and time efficiency, we will recommend good approximations for different ranges and designed accuracy requirements. Finally, the comprehensive performance of the recommended algorithm is analyzed. It also illustrates the shortcomings of this method to the underflow problem and puts forward an outlook for future research. Keywords: Marcum Q-function, numerical calculation methods, boundary pairs, approximations Master of Science (Communications Engineering) 2023-12-22T04:35:57Z 2023-12-22T04:35:57Z 2023 Thesis-Master by Coursework Feng, L. (2023). Simple and accurate approximations for marcum Q-function. Master's thesis, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/172812 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/172812 en application/pdf Nanyang Technological University |
| spellingShingle | Engineering::Electrical and electronic engineering Feng, Lin Simple and accurate approximations for marcum Q-function |
| title | Simple and accurate approximations for marcum Q-function |
| title_full | Simple and accurate approximations for marcum Q-function |
| title_fullStr | Simple and accurate approximations for marcum Q-function |
| title_full_unstemmed | Simple and accurate approximations for marcum Q-function |
| title_short | Simple and accurate approximations for marcum Q-function |
| title_sort | simple and accurate approximations for marcum q function |
| topic | Engineering::Electrical and electronic engineering |
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