Frequency-domain characterization of Singular Spectrum Analysis eigenvectors

Michel C.R. Leles, Adriano S.V. Cardoso, Mariana G. Moreira, Homero N. Guimaraes, Cristiano M. Silva, Andreas Pitsillides

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Abstract

Singular Spectrum Analysis (SSA) is a nonparametric approach used to decompose a time series into meaningful components, related to trends, oscillations and noise. SSA can be seen as a spectral decomposition, where each term is related to an eigenvector derived from the trajectory matrix. In this context the eigenvectors can be viewed as eigenfilters. The frequency domain interpretation of SSA is a relatively recent subject. Although the analytic solution for the frequency-response of eigenfilters is already known, the periodogram is often applied for their frequency characterization. This paper presents a comparison of these methods, applied to eigenfilters' frequency characterization for time series components identification. To perform this evaluation, several tests were carried out, in both a synthetic and real data time series. In every situations the eigenfilters analytic frequency response method provided better results compared to the periodogram in terms of frequency estimates as well as their dispersion and sensitivity to variations in the SSA algorithm parameter.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology, ISSPIT 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages22-27
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509058440
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Mar 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology, ISSPIT 2016 - Limassol, Cyprus
Duration: 12 Dec 201614 Dec 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology, ISSPIT 2016

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology, ISSPIT 2016
Country/TerritoryCyprus
CityLimassol
Period12/12/1614/12/16

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Signal Processing

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