Low-complexity approximations for the Kalman filter.

Abstract

This dissertation is dedicated to my father João Carlos Claser (in memoriam) and to my mother Giuseppina Gattuso Claser, who always stood by my side and gave me strength to overcome my limits and to complete this thesis. ACKNOWLEDGMENTSFirst and foremost, I would like to thank my supervisor Vítor Heloiz Nascimento for his constant support, guidance, constructive criticism and for the infinite patience over these years.My thanks to the University of São Paulo for giving me the opportunity to pursue my studies.A boundless thank you to my mother Giuseppina Gattuso Claser and my sister Carla Claser, who supported me throughout these tough years, for being strict when needed, for nursing me with love and encouraging me to complete my dissertation.A special thank you to my girlfriend Sirlene Maria Hillesheim for being patient and understanding during this long and arduous journey.