The Multiple Exponential Sweep Method (MESM) is an optimized method for the semi-simultaneous system identification of multiple systems. It uses an appropriate overlapping of the excitation signals. This leads to a faster identification of the weakly nonlinear systems that are retrieving the linear impulse response only. Using a Gabor multiplier in the post-processing procedure of the system identification may reduce the measurement noise. This may further improve the signal-to-noise ratio of the measured data.
A Gabor multiplier is used to cut the interesting parts out of the measured signals in the time-frequency plane. This allows a specific optimization of signal parts, independent of the frequency. Initial tests applying a Gabor multiplier to simulated data showed that the depth of spectral notches could be raised. A systematic investigation of this method is the main goal this project.
This method may improve the signal-to-noise ratio in system identification tasks of any weakly nonlinear system, such as those involving acoustic measurements with electric equipment.
This project ended on 28.02.2008 and is incorporated into the 'High Potential'-Project of the WWTF, MULAC (q.v.).