Doctoral Dissertations

Abstract

"This dissertation extends the theory of the Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney U statistic so that this statistic can be used to perform sequential tests on hypotheses. This sequential test procedure makes use of a sequential ranking procedure similar to the one first introduced by Parent. The operating-characteristic function and average number of samples function for this new test are calculated as a function of the signal to noise ratio. The test is then shown to be efficient for several forms of alternatives with an efficiency of 95% against the Wald Sequential Probability Ratio Test for a constant signal in normal noise. Finally, the test procedure is modified so that it is capable of making measurements on the channel in order to adapt itself to changes in the channel characteristics. Simulation results are presented to show that this adaptive detector can operate with low probability of error"--Abstract, page i.

Advisor(s)

Betten, J. Robert

Committee Member(s)

Jones, R. E. Douglas
Dwyer, Samuel J., III
Skitek, G. G. (Gabriel G.)
Antle, Charles E.
Kern, Frank J.

Department(s)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri at Rolla

Publication Date

1968

Pagination

viii, 99 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 96-98).

Rights

© 1968 James Charles Fowler, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Dissertation - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Nonparametric signal detection
Sequential circuits

Thesis Number

T 2101

Print OCLC #

5995501

Electronic OCLC #

803473008

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