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Cramer-Rao bound for source estimation using a network of binary sensors

Applications 2014-05-30 v1

Abstract

The paper derives the theoretical Cramer-Rao lower bound for parameter estimation of a source (of emitting energy, gas, aerosol), monitored by a network of sensors providing binary measurements. The theoretical bound is studied in the context of a source of a continuous release in the atmosphere of hazardous gas or aerosol. Numerical results show a good agreement with the empirical errors, obtained using an MCMC parameter estimation technique.

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@article{arxiv.1405.7436,
  title  = {Cramer-Rao bound for source estimation using a network of binary sensors},
  author = {Branko Ristic and Ajith Gunatilaka and Ralph Gailis},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1405.7436},
  year   = {2014}
}

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5 pages, 3 figures

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