MVDR Algorithm for Array Signal Beamforming with MATLAB Implementation

In this article, we present a MATLAB-based implementation of the Minimum Variance Distortionless Response (MVDR) algorithm for array signal beamforming. The program includes full MATLAB simulations with detailed analysis and evaluation of the algorithm's performance. We discuss the fundamental principles and practical applications of the MVDR algorithm, along with step-by-step guidance on using this program to achieve optimal signal beamforming. The implementation demonstrates key aspects including covariance matrix estimation, steering vector computation, and weight vector calculation using MATLAB's matrix operations and signal processing functions. Additionally, we provide practical examples and application scenarios to help readers better understand and apply the algorithm in real-world engineering contexts. Through this article, readers will gain comprehensive knowledge of the MVDR algorithm and develop the practical skills necessary to implement it in actual engineering applications, with particular emphasis on MATLAB coding techniques for array signal processing.