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A simple derivation of the Kalman filter

Marco Chiani, Giovanni Petris, Moe Z. Win

math.OCarXiv:2609.02332

Abstract

In this lecture note, we present a concise and self-contained derivation of the discrete-time Kalman filter equations that requires only a basic understanding of least squares estimation. The treatment is designed to minimize mathematical overhead while preserving both rigor and generality.

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