Kalman Filter

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Kalman Filter Algorithm and Implementation Overview

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The Kalman Filter is a widely-used state estimation algorithm extensively applied in signal processing and control systems. It employs a linear dynamic system model and observation equations to estimate system states by combining prior information with measurement data. The Kalman Filter effectively handles scenarios involving noise and incomplete observations, delivering accurate state estimation results. Consequently, it finds broad applications in fields such as navigation, robotics, and wireless communications. Key implementation aspects include: prediction steps using state transition matrices and process noise covariance, update steps incorporating measurement data with Kalman gain optimization, and recursive processing for real-time applications. The algorithm's core functions involve covariance propagation and optimal weighting between model predictions and sensor measurements.