Bayesian Filtering and Smoothing

@inproceedings{Srkk2013BayesianFA,
  title={Bayesian Filtering and Smoothing},
  author={Simo S{\"a}rkk{\"a}},
  booktitle={Institute of Mathematical Statistics textbooks},
  year={2013}
}
  • S. Särkkä
  • Published in
    Institute of Mathematical…
     2013
  • Computer Science
Filtering and smoothing methods are used to produce an accurate estimate of the state of a time-varying system based on multiple observational inputs (data). Interest in these methods has exploded in recent years, with numerous applications emerging in fields such as navigation, aerospace engineering, telecommunications, and medicine. This compact, informal introduction for graduate students and advanced undergraduates presents the current state-of-the-art filtering and smoothing methods in a… 
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