The affine rank minimization problem consists of finding a matrix of minimum rank that satisfies a given system of linear equality constraints. Such problems have appeared in the literature of a diverse set of fields including system identification and control, Euclidean embedding, and collaborative filtering. Although specific instances can often be solved with specialized algorithms, the gene...

The errors ei in (1.1) are assumed to be independent and identically distributed, but are not necessarily normal and may be heavy-tailed. Assume for convenience that β is one dimensional. Then (1.1) is a simple linear regression. However, most of the following extends more-or-less easily to higher-dimensional β, in which case (1.1) is a multiple regression. Given β, define Ri(β) as the rank (or...

In the field of GIS, it is frequently required to carry out projection transformation of massive raster maps or remote sensing images. In this paper, a method named multi-rank method is presented. It is able to achieve projection transformation with adjustable accuracy and speed. All the points in a map or image are divided into four ranks. Rank-4 points, which scatter in the map, are transform...

This paper studies recursive optimal filtering as well as robust fault and state estimation for linear stochastic systems with unknown disturbances. It proposes a new recursive optimal filter structure with transformation of the original system. This transformation is based on the singular value decomposition of the direct feedthrough matrix distribution of the fault which is assumed to be of a...