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Parametric Spectral Estimation

Burg, Yule-Walker, covariance, and modified covariance methods

Use parametric methods based on autoregressive models to estimate spectra.

Functions

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findpeaksFind local maxima
pburgAutoregressive power spectral density estimate — Burg’s method
pcovAutoregressive power spectral density estimate — covariance method
pmcovAutoregressive power spectral density estimate — modified covariance method
pyulearAutoregressive power spectral density estimate — Yule-Walker method
refinepeaksRefine peak value and location estimates (Since R2024b)
dbConvert energy or power measurements to decibels
db2magConvert decibels to magnitude
db2powConvert decibels to power
mag2dbConvert magnitude to decibels
pow2dbConvert power to decibels

Topics

  • Parametric Methods

    Learn about the Burg, Yule-Walker, covariance, and modified covariance methods of parametric spectral estimation.