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Understanding the Kalman Filter: an Object Oriented Programming Perspective

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The basic ideals underlying the Kalman filter are outlined in this paper without direct recourse to the complex formulae normally associated with this method. The novel feature of the paper is its reliance on a new algebraic system based on the first two moments of the multivariate normal distribution. The resulting framework lends itself to an object-oriented implementation on computing machines and so many of the ideas are presented in these terms. The paper provides yet another perspective of Kalman filtering, one that many should find relatively easy to understand.

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  • Snyder, R.D. & Forbes, C.S., 1999. "Understanding the Kalman Filter: an Object Oriented Programming Perspective," Monash Econometrics and Business Statistics Working Papers 14/99, Monash University, Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics.
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    1. Ralph D. Snyder & Grant R. Saligari, 1996. "Initialization Of The Kalman Filter With Partially Diffuse Initial Conditions," Journal of Time Series Analysis, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 17(4), pages 409-424, July.
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    4. Ord, J.K. & Koehler, A. & Snyder, R.D., 1995. "Estimation and Prediction for a Class of Dynamic Nonlinear Statistical Models," Monash Econometrics and Business Statistics Working Papers 4/95, Monash University, Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics.
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    Keywords

    Time series analysis; forecasting; Kalman filter; dynamic linear statistical models; object oriented programming.;
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    JEL classification:

    • C40 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics - - - General
    • C22 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Time-Series Models; Dynamic Quantile Regressions; Dynamic Treatment Effect Models; Diffusion Processes
    • C32 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Time-Series Models; Dynamic Quantile Regressions; Dynamic Treatment Effect Models; Diffusion Processes; State Space Models

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