#wavelet transform

Introduction

Time series data provides insights into how variables change over time. While the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) is useful for analyzing frequency domain information, it does not provide time-localized frequency details. Wavelet Transform (WT), on the other hand, allows for simultaneous time and frequency analysis, making it an essential tool for detecting transient events in signals.

In this post, we explore machinery vibration data using Wavelet Transform. The implementation is carried out using the Python time series package called zaman. You can find the source code in the GitHub repository.

Understanding Wavelet Transform

Wavelet Transform is similar to Fourier Transform in that it decomposes a signal into a set of basis functions. However, unlike Fourier Transform, which provides global frequency representation, Wavelet Transform captures localized frequency variations.

A wavelet is a waveform that decays at both ends. Different wavelet families exist, each defined by unique wave shapes. The transformation involves convolving a time series with a selected wavelet, which allows for analyzing specific frequency components at different time instances. This process can be repeated for various frequencies or scales to obtain a detailed time-frequency representation of the signal.

Key Benefits of Wavelet Transform:

Time-Frequency Analysis: Simultaneously captures frequency components and their locations in time.

Multi-Resolution Analysis: Useful for analyzing both high-frequency transients and low-frequency trends.

Feature Extraction: Effective in detecting anomalies, trends, and signal patterns.

Applications of Wavelet Transform

Wavelet Transform is widely used across various fields:

Signal Denoising: Reduces noise while preserving essential signal features.

Image Compression: Achieves high compression ratios while maintaining quality.

Speech and Image Processing: Used for feature detection, texture analysis, and pitch detection.

Data Compression: Efficiently represents data in both time and frequency domains.

Communications Systems: Applied in modulation, demodulation, and channel equalization.

Finance: Used for trend analysis, volatility modeling, and stock market predictions.

Machinery Vibration Data Analysis with Wavelet Transform

To demonstrate the effectiveness of Wavelet Transform, we use synthetically generated machinery vibration data. In normal conditions, the data consists of frequency components at 10 Hz and 20 Hz. To simulate an anomaly, additional high-frequency components are introduced 2 seconds into the time series, lasting for 1 second.

Steps in Data Exploration:

Time-Frequency Analysis: Wavelet Transform helps identify the presence of different frequency components in specific time ranges.

Anomaly Detection: By analyzing wavelet coefficients, we can pinpoint when an anomaly occurs.

Comparison of Pre- and Post-Anomaly Frequencies:

Before the anomaly, no significant frequencies above 20 Hz are detected.

After the anomaly, wavelet coefficients reveal the presence of high-frequency components above 40 Hz.

Transition Analysis: The transformation clearly captures the shift from normal operation to an anomalous state.

The results show how Wavelet Transform provides detailed insight into the behavior of the vibration signal over time, making it an effective tool for predictive maintenance and fault detection.

Implementation with Python

The implementation utilizes the pywt package for Wavelet Transform and tsgen for synthetic time series data generation. A class named WaveletExpl is used to apply the transformation and extract frequency-time insights.

Supported Wavelet Families

The pywt package supports multiple wavelet families, including:

Haar: Simple and efficient for signal processing.

Daubechies (db): Balances compact support with frequency resolution.

Symlets (sym): Improved symmetry over Daubechies wavelets.

Coiflets (coif): Enhanced frequency resolution.

Biorthogonal (bior) & Reverse Biorthogonal (rbio): Useful for image compression.

Mexican Hat (mexh): Effective for feature detection.

Morlet (morl): Commonly used in continuous wavelet analysis.

Conclusion

Applications of Wavelet Transform

by Wai Mar Lwin | Thinn Aung | Khaing Khaing Wai ""Applications of Wavelet Transform""

Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019,

URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd27958.pdf  

Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/mathemetics/applied-mathematics/27958/applications-of-wavelet-transform/wai-mar-lwin

science journal, open access journal of science, paper publication

Biometric Finger Print Identification using DWT Byreal Minutiaeextraction

By Mradula Jain | Anshul Khurana"Biometric Finger Print Identification using DWT Byreal Minutiaeextraction" 

Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-4 , June 2018, 

URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd14407.pdf  

http://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/bioinformatics/14407/biometric-finger-print-identification-using-dwt-byreal-minutiaeextraction/mradula-jain

peer reviewed international journal, submit paper online, commerce journal