Generalized likelihood signal resolution

This paper defines an M-ary generalized likelihood ratio test (MGLRT) that overcomes Root's early objection to the application of generalized likelihood ratio testing to the resolution of correlated signals. The proposed test extends the form of a conventional binary generalized likelihood ratio test (GLRT) in a manner that permits a generalization of the minimax properties of the binary test to the M-hypotheses case. When the estimated signals are orthogonal, the test reduces to a sequence of conventional binary tests duplicating the performance of a narrow-band matched filter envelope-detector receiver.