High resolution methods of the analysis of acoustic signals in medicine

The paper describes an analysis of the possible parametric methods used to estimate the spectrum of short acoustic signals of law oscillations. These kinds of signals often appear in acoustic waves emitted by the temporomandibular joint as it moves [1-2,5]. There is reason to suppose that the frequency which is characteristic of these oscillations could be an essential parameter confirming the pathology of the joint under examination. The measurement of low oscillations is difficult and not accurate, especially when nonparametric methods are used. The paper presents the results of analysis of a simulated short oscillating pulse using the DFT non-parametric method and the parametric method of linear prediction, using Burg algorithm. Finally, results of patient analysis are given, using the FFT and parametric methods.