Linear Time-Varying Systems

Abstract

In this chapter we consider linear time-varying (LTV) systems. These are systems whose behaviour depends on the particular moment in time at which they are used. The change with time may arise for example due to the sensitivity of system components to environmental changes. Examples of systems suffering from this type of sensitivity include wireless communication systems in which the communication channel between the transmitter- and the receiver-antennas is highly dependent on the environment in between and around the antennas.