Semi-Analytic Techniques for Fast MATLAB Simulations

Semi-analytic techniques are a powerful tool for the analysis of complex systems. In the semi-analytic framework, the knowledge of the system under analysis is exploited to reduce the computational load and complexity that full Monte Carlo simulations would require. In this way, the strengths of both analytical and Monte Carlo methods are effectively combined. The main goal of this chapter is to provide a general overview of semi-analytic techniques for the simulation of communications systems. Specific emphasis is given to their implementation in Matlab and two examples from the communications and navigation context are analyzed in detail. More specifically, the impact of RF interference on acquisition and tracking, the two main stages of a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver, are considered. Although semi-analytic techniques have been considered in textbooks on simulations, limited attention has been provided to their analysis and implementation. This chapter mainly focuses on these two aspects with specific emphasis on the potential of the Matlab environment for their implementation.

BORIO Daniele;  CANO PONS Eduardo; 

2013-01-09

InTech Publishing

JRC70356

978-953-51-0751-4,   

http://www.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/semi-analytic-techniques-for-fast-matlab-simulations,    https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC70356,   

10.5772/4647,