Statistical Topics Concerning Radiometer Theory
arXiv:1507.04280
Abstract
We present a derivation of the radiometer equation based on the original references and fundamental statistical concepts. We then perform numerical simulations of white noise to illustrate the radiometer equation in action. Finally, we generate 1/f and 1/f^2 noise, demonstrate that it is non-stationary, and use it to simulate the effect of gain fluctuations on radiometer performance.
4 pages, 9 figures, to appear in the Proceedings of the 26th International Symposium on Space Terahertz Technology, available at https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/events/2015/isstt2015/proceedings/