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Wavelets: A New Tool for Signal Analysis

Wavelet analysis consists of decomposing a signal or an image into a hierarchical set of approximations and details. The levels in the hierarchy often correspond to those in a dyadic scale.

From the signal analyst's point of view, wavelet analysis is a decomposition of the signal on a family of analyzing signals, which is usually an "orthogonal function method. From an algorithmic point of view, wavelet analysis offers a harmonious compromise between decomposition and smoothing techniques.


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