ELEC ENG 7002 - Kalman Filtering & Applications

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018

The Kalman Filter: Stochastic state-variable systems; Optimality criteria for the estimation of state variables; The maximum-likelihood solution for independent Gaussian noise processes; The innovations sequence; The least-squares Kalman filter; Systems with correlated noise processes; Stochastic systems with time-invariant coefficients; The square-root algorithm; The extended Kalman filter, Adaptive system identification.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code ELEC ENG 7002
    Course Kalman Filtering & Applications
    Coordinating Unit School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    Term Semester 1
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 42 hours
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Assumed Knowledge Linear algebra (matrices), probability theory, linear systems & MATLAB
    Course Description The Kalman Filter: Stochastic state-variable systems; Optimality criteria for the estimation of state variables; The maximum-likelihood solution for independent Gaussian noise processes; The innovations sequence; The least-squares Kalman filter; Systems with correlated noise processes; Stochastic systems with time-invariant coefficients; The square-root algorithm; The extended Kalman filter, Adaptive system identification.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Peng Shi

    Email: peng.shi@adelaide.edu.au
    Phone: 8313 6424
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

     
    1 Explain fundamental principles of Kalman filtering  
    2 Describe the properties and structure of Kalman filter 
    3 Design Kalman filters for simple practical cases
    4 Discuss basic target tracking theory and its applications.

     
    The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
    The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1   1.2   1.3   1.4   2.1   2.2   2.3   2.4   

    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1-4
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    1-4
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    1-4
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    1-4
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    There are no required resources; lecture notes will be available on the MyUni website.
    Recommended Resources
    • A New Approach to Linear Filtering and Prediction Problems/ R. E. Kalman.
    • Stochastic Models, Estimation, and Control/ P. S. Maybeck.
    • An Introduction to the Kalman Filter/ G. Welch and G. Bishop
    • Kalman Filtering with Its Real-Time Applications/ C. K. Chui and G. Chen
    • Kalman Filtering: Theory and Application / edited by H.W. Sorenson.
    • Kalman Filtering Techniques for Radar Tracking / K.V. Ramachandra.
    • Optimal Filtering / B.D. O. Anderson, J.B. Moore.
    Online Learning
    Extensive use will be made of the MyUni web site for this course, https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/webapps/login 

    Course notes, tutorial problems, project requirements, course schedule, group list and a practice exam will all be available for downloading from the website.

    Tutorial solutions will NOT be available online

    Where the lecture theatre facilities permit, audio or video recordings of lectures will also be available for downloading.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    No information currently available.

    Workload

    No information currently available.

    Learning Activities Summary

    No information currently available.

  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative
    Due (week)*
    Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes
    Assignment 1 15 Individual Formative Week 5 1. 2. 3.
    Assignment 2 15 Individual Formative Week 10 1. 2. 3.
    Exam 70 Individual Summative Week 14 Min 40% 1. 2. 3. 4.
    Total 100
    * The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.
     
    This assessment breakdown is registered as an exemption to the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy. The exemption is related to the Procedures clause(s):
     
    This course has a hurdle requirement. Meeting the specified hurdle criteria is a requirement for passing the course.
    Assessment Related Requirements
    For this course, the minimum exam mark requirement is 40%.
    Assessment Detail
    Each assignment will be counted 15% of the total score of this course. 

    The final exam will be counted 70% of the total score of this course.
    Submission

    No information currently available.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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