On approximating the distribution of a sum of independent lognormal random variables

Norman C. Beaulieu*, Adnan A. Abu-Dayya, Peter Y. McLane

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Abstract

A sum of independent lognormal random variables (RVs) occurs in many important problems. The detection of radar targets in clutter, wireless communications in shadowing, optimal detection of frequency hopped spread spectrum signals, and the general problem of propagation through a turbulent medium are some examples. In this paper, the authors investigate four approaches that can be used to compute the distribution of a sum of independent lognormal RVs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCommunications, Computers and Power in the Modern Environment
PublisherPubl by IEEE
Pages72-79
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)0780313208
Publication statusPublished - May 1993
Externally publishedYes
Event1993 IEEE Wescanex Conference - Saskatoon, Sask, Can
Duration: 17 May 199318 May 1993

Publication series

NameCommunications, Computers and Power in the Modern Environment

Conference

Conference1993 IEEE Wescanex Conference
CitySaskatoon, Sask, Can
Period17/05/9318/05/93

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