Frequency-domain Interpretation
When viewed in the frequency domain, it is evident that the matched filter applies the greatest weighting to spectral components that have the greatest signal-to-noise ratio. Although in general this requires a non-flat frequency response, the associated distortion is not significant in situations such as radar and digital communications, where the original waveform is known and the objective is to detect the presence of this signal against the background noise.
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