Hanning smoothing python

1. What is Hanning in Python?
2. Which is better Hamming or Hanning?
3. Is Hann and Hanning window same?
4. Why use a Hanning window?

What is Hanning in Python?

The HANNING function is used to create a “window” for Fourier Transform filtering. It can be used to create both Hanning and Hamming windows. This routine is written in the IDL language. Its source code can be found in the file hanning.pro in the lib subdirectory of the IDL distribution.

Which is better Hamming or Hanning?

Hamming and Hanning

Between the two, the Hamming window does a better job of cancelling the nearest side lobe, but a poorer job of cancelling the rest. Due to their speed and good-enough noise performance, these windows have historically seen use in voice communications.

Is Hann and Hanning window same?

The Hanning was named for Julius von Hann, an Austrian meteorologist. It is also known as the Cosine Bell. Some authors prefer that it be called a Hann window, to help avoid confusion with the very similar Hamming window.

Why use a Hanning window?

Hanning is the most commonly used window function for random signals because it provides good frequency resolution and leakage protection with fair amplitude accuracy.