Nonlinear RLS algorithm using variable forgetting factor in mixture noise

In impulsive noise environment, most learning algorithms are encountered difficulty in distinguishing the nature of large error signal, whether caused by the impulse noise or model error. Consequently, they suffer from large misadjustment or otherwise slow convergence. A new nonlinear RLS (VFF-NRLS) adaptive algorithm with variable forgetting factor for FIR filter is introduced. In this algorithm, the autocorrelations of non-zero lags, which is insensitive to white noise, is used to control forgetting factor of the nonlinear RLS. This scheme makes the algorithm have fast tracking capability and small misadjustment. By experimental results, it is shown that the new algorithm can outperform other RLS algorithms. Copyright © 2001 by The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. All rights reserved.