Reactance domain MUSIC algorithm for electronically steerable parasitic array radiator

Conventional adaptive array antenna processing must observe signals on all of the array antenna elements. However, because the low-cost electronically steerable parasitic array radiator (ESPAR) antenna has only a single-port output, none of the signals on the antenna's parasitic elements can be observed. A direct application of most of the algorithms for the conventional adaptive array antenna is impractical. In this paper, A technique of estimation of direction-of-arrivals (DoAs) is proposed for the ESPAR antenna. This technique is based on the modified MUltiple SIgnal Classification (MUSIC) algorithm. The correlation matrix used in the MUSIC algorithm is estimated from the signal received through the single-port output of the ESPAR antenna as it switches over a set of antenna patterns. Simulation results show that DoAs can be estimated by the reactance domain MUSIC algorithm for ESPAR antennas. Furthermore, the statistical performance on estimation error variance of the reactance domain MUSIC estimator is analyzed and compared with the Crame/spl acute/r-Rao lower bound. Analytic and empirical results show that high-resolution DoAs estimation can be achieved by using the reactance domain MUSIC algorithm for ESPAR antennas.     

Directions of arrival estimation with planar antenna arrays in the presence of mutual coupling

Directions of arrival (DoAs) estimation of multiple sources using an antenna array is a challenging topic in wireless communication. The DoAs estimation accuracy depends not only on the selected technique and algorithm, but also on the geometrical configuration of the antenna array used during the estimation. In this article the robustness of common planar antenna arrays against unaccounted mutual coupling is examined and their DoAs estimation capabilities are compared and analysed through computer simulations using the well-known MUltiple SIgnal Classification (MUSIC) algorithm. Our analysis is based on an electromagnetic concept to calculate an approximation of the impedance matrices that define the mutual coupling matrix (MCM). Furthermore, a CRB analysis is presented and used as an asymptotic performance benchmark of the studied antenna arrays. The impact of the studied antenna arrays geometry on the MCM structure is also investigated. Simulation results show that the UCCA has more robustness against unaccounted mutual coupling and performs better results than both UCA and URA geometries. The performed simulations confirm also that, although the UCCA achieves better performance under complicated scenarios, the URA shows better asymptotic (CRB) behaviour which promises more accuracy on DoAs estimation.     

Reactance-domain ESPRIT algorithm for a hexagonally shaped seven-element ESPAR antenna

A direction-of-arrival (DoA) method that combines the reactance-domain (RD) technique and the ESPRIT algorithm is proposed for use with the 7-element electronically steerable parasitic array radiator (ESPAR) for the estimation of noncoherent sources. Simulations show that the method could resolve up to three incoming signals with an estimation performance that depends on the signal's angle of arrival. Moreover, the method is compared with the Cramer-Rao lower bound (CRB) and the MUSIC asymptotic error variance, both modified for the RD technique. Numerical comparison between this lower bound and the MUSIC algorithm confirmed that the proposed method can achieve the CRB and provide high-precision DoA estimation with a level of performance that is sufficient for many DoA finding applications. The proposed method could be demonstrated by means of experiments on DOA estimation conducted in an anechoic chamber.     

基于噪声子空间特征值重构的DOA估计算法

该文针对非等功率信号波达方向(DOA)估计问题,提出一种基于噪声子空间特征值重构(Eigenvalue Reconstruction of Noise Subspace, ERNS)的超分辨算法。算法对接收信号自相关矩阵进行特征值分解,通过重构噪声空间特征值以及引入虚拟信源来构造新的接收信号自相关矩阵,对该矩阵进行特征值分解得到新的噪声空间特征值。当虚拟信源与实际信源入射方向相同时,新噪声空间特征值与重构后噪声空间特征值保持不变,利用这一特性来估计信源入射方向。该文给出算法的原理及实现步骤,并通过仿真进行原理验证与性能分析,仿真结果表明与其他子空间算法和MUSIC 算法相比,ERNS算法能够提高弱信号估计成功的概率。     

MUSIC算法的性能比较

智能天线的核心技术之一是波达方向估计,在无线通信中具有重要作用。MUSIC算法是一种经典的DOA估计算法,但因其计算量大、对于相干及小信噪比信号无法分辨等缺陷,故有较多的改进算法被提出。文中研究了求根MUSIC算法、基于空间平滑技术的MUSIC算法、改进MUSIC算法及修正MUSIC算法。通过仿真分析了角度间隔、信噪比、信号相干对改进MUSIC算法分辨率的影响。以上几种改进MUSIC算法进一步发挥了该算法高分辨率的优势,且有利于其在智能天线方面的应用。     

MIMO-AR System Identification and Blind Source Separation for GMM-Distributed Sources

The problem of blind source separation (BSS) and system identification for multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) auto-regressive (AR) mixtures is addressed in this paper. Two new time-domain algorithms for system identification and BSS are proposed based on the Gaussian mixture model (GMM) for sources distribution. Both algorithms are based on the generalized expectation-maximization (GEM) method for joint estimation of the MIMO-AR model parameters and the GMM parameters of the sources. The first algorithm is derived under the assumption of unstructured input signal statistics, while the second algorithm incorporates the prior knowledge about the structure of the input signal statistics due to the statistically independent source assumption. These methods are tested via simulations using synthetic and audio signals. The system identification performances are tested by comparison between the state transition matrix estimation using the proposed algorithms and the well-known multidimensional Yule-Walker solution followed by an instantaneous BSS method. The results show that the proposed algorithms outperform the Yule-Walker based approach. The BSS performances were compared to other convolutive BSS methods. The results show that the proposed algorithms achieve higher signal-to-interference ratio (SIR) compared to the other tested methods.     

New source number estimation algorithm based on l 1 sparse regularization

In view of the problems of inefficient in low SNR and less snapshots when using existing sources number estimation related algorithms,a new algorithm based on e₁sparse regularization under space stationary noise was proposed to estimate the number of signal sources.The algorithm estimated the sources number by using the sparse representation of eigenvalues vectors with the suitable regularization parameter.Theoretical analysis and simulation results show that the algorithm can realize an accurate sources number estimation in low SNR and less snapshots.     

2D DOA Estimator for Multiple Coherently Distributed Sources Using Modified Propagator

In this paper, we propose a new algorithm for estimating the two-dimensional (2D) nominal direction-of-arrivals (DOAs) of multiple coherently distributed (CD) sources by utilizing three parallel uniform linear arrays (ULAs). The proposed algorithm firstly shows that some rotational eigenstructures exist approximately for three pair of shifted ULAs. And then a modified propagator method is used to estimate three rotational invariance matrices which denote the rotational eigenstructures. Finally, the nominal angular parameters of CD sources are obtained from the eigenvalues of the rotational invariance matrices. Without spectrum searching, the estimation and eigendecomposition of the sample covariance matrix, our approach is computationally more attractive compared with the earlier algorithms. In addition, it can be applied to the scenario with multiple sources that may have different angular distribution shapes. Simulation results illustrate the performance of the algorithm.     

一种基于STBC的SC-FDE系统双天线联合检测算法

针对双发双收的基于空时分组编码的单载波频域均衡(STBC-SC-FDE)系统,研究了一种双天线联合检测算法,通过信道估计、导频干扰消除、加权联合均衡等过程重构发送的信息。并根据信噪比对频域信号与均衡矩阵进行加权处理,使联合检测算法适用于2路接收信号信噪比不同的情况。仿真结果表明,所提出的双天线联合检测算法在SUI-3信道下最大可获得约8dB的接收分集增益。与时域最大比合并(MRC)算法相比,由于采用联合检测,该算法能有效改善系统在多径衰落信道下的误码率。     

A near real-time approach for convolutive blind source separation

In this paper, we propose an algorithm for real-time signal processing of convolutive blind source separation (CBSS), which is a promising technique for acoustic source separation in a realistic environment, e.g., room/office or vehicle. First, we apply an overlap-and-save (sliding windows with overlapping) strategy that is most suitable for real-time CBSS processing; this approach can also aid in solving the permutation problem. Second, we consider the issue of separating sources in the frequency domain. We introduce a modified correlation matrix of observed signals and perform CBSS by diagonalization of the matrix. Third, we propose a method that can diagonalize the modified correlation matrix by solving a so-called normal equation for CBSS. One desirable feature of our proposed algorithm is that it can solve the CBSS problem explicitly, rather than stochastically, as is done with conventional algorithms. Moreover, a real-time separation of the convolutive mixtures of sources can be performed. We designed several simulations to compare the effectiveness of our algorithm with its counterpart, the gradient-based approach. Our proposed algorithm displayed superior convergence rates relative to the gradient-based approach. We also designed an experiment for testing the efficacy of the algorithm in real-time CBSS processing aimed at separating acoustic sources in realistic environments. Within this experimental context, the convergence time of our algorithms was substantially faster than that of the gradient-based algorithms. Moreover, our algorithm converges to a much lower value of the cost function than that of the gradient-based algorithm, ensuring better performance.     

基于子空间投影的信道阶数盲估计算法

根据联合阶数估计最小二乘平滑算法(J-LSS)中投影误差矩阵的特点,利用其零空间向量形成的特殊矩阵的秩与信道阶数的关系,分别构造2个阶数估计代价函数。将2个代价函数归一化后联合构建成新的代价函数,新的代价函数较使用单一代价函数提升了在低信噪比下的辨识率。仿真结果表明,与传统算法相比,该算法在较低的信噪比和小样本观测数据条件下,有很好的估计性能。     

一种基于变换域的滑动聚束SAR 调频率估计方法

高分辨率滑动聚束SAR 成像处理对多普勒调频率精度具有非常高的要求,而由于滑动聚束SAR 回波信号往往存在多普勒频谱混叠的问题,传统的调频率估计方法通常无法直接应用。该文针对这一问题提出基于方位频谱去混叠的变换域调频率估计方法,并嵌入两步算法实现了滑动聚束模式的聚焦成像。仿真结果验证了该方法的有效性。      

Realization of space-time adaptive filtering by employing electronically steerable passive array radiator antennas

Electronically steerable passive array radiator (ESPAR) antennas are considered to have the capability to form a beam spatially toward the desired signal with the lowest cost. We propose a method to realize space-time adaptive filtering (STAF) by employing ESPAR antennas for TDMA or CDMA signal waveforms. According to the method, the cochannel interference signals are spatially suppressed by the adaptive beamforming, and the intersymbol interference signals are suppressed by the temporal waveform-based adaptive equalization. Simulation results show the effectiveness of the proposed method in the signal environment of a local network communication system.     

Design and Optimization of ESPAR Antennas via Impedance Measurements and a Genetic Algorithm [Antenna Designer's Notebook]

A method for the design of electronically steerable passive array radiator (ESPAR) antennas is proposed herein, based on impedance-matrix measurements and a genetic algorithm. The proposed technique is best suited for cases where commercial elements are used as building blocks for ESPAR development, since in such cases the conventional numerically based techniques used in the literature may not be applicable. An emulated ESPAR design and respective results are presented. They demonstrate the applicability and performance of the proposed technique, as well as its consistency with results derived from a commercially available electromagnetic simulator.     

Off‐grid DoA estimation method of wideband signals

In this paper, an off‐grid direction of arrival (DoA) estimation method is proposed for wideband signals. This method is based on the sparse representation (SR) of the array covariance matrix. Similar to the time domain DoA estimation methods, the correlation function of the sources was assumed to be the same and known. A new measurement vector is obtained using the lower‐left triangular elements of the covariance matrix. The DoAs are estimated by quantizing the entire range of continuous angle space into discrete grid points. However, the exact DoAs may be located between two grid points; therefore, this estimation has errors. The accuracy of DoA estimation is improved by the minimization of the difference between the new measurement vector and its estimated values. Simulation results revealed that the proposed method can enhance the DoA estimation accuracy of wideband signals.     

宽带随机混沌雷达高速目标速度估计与成像

随机混沌具有真随机性、对初值敏感、易于产生和控制等特点,频率步进信号易于工程实现和处理,结合两者的优势,提出了一种载频随机步进的随机混沌信号(RSCFSCS)模型,用于高速目标的速度估计和距离维高分辨成像。首先,通过非周期函数激励非线性系统,产生不可预测的随机混沌信号(SCS),经频率调制后用作基带子脉冲。同时,将SCS通过映射变换得到跳频编码(FHC),用来决定调频脉冲串的载频步进。RSCFSCS 速度估计包括粗搜索和精搜索,粗搜索采用固定步长,保证速度偏差小于速度分辨单元,而精搜索采用黄金分割搜索算法可得到精确的速度估计。最后,子脉冲经相干合成形成宽带信号,实现高分辨距离成像。数值仿真表明提出的信号模型和处理算法性能良好。     

基于嵌套张量模型的MIMO中继系统组合接收算法

目前在单向双跳多输入多输出(MIMO)中继系统中,基于嵌套张量模型的接收算法主要采用单步交替最小二乘(ALS)和KRF(Khatri-Rao Factorization)算法.在时变信道且实时性要求较高场景下,计算复杂度高是制约其应用的主要因素.为此,在对单向双跳MIMO中继系统建模基础上,提出了基于嵌套张量模型的双步组合接收算法.该算法通过对接收的数据张量进行重建,将符号估计和信道估计分离,充分利用ALS和KRF的算法优势,有效降低了计算复杂度.同时,对算法的可辨识性进行了分析.仿真结果表明,该算法保持了与传统嵌套PARAFAC的最小二乘(Nested PARAFAC ALS)算法的相同估计性能,在源天线个数变化时,计算复杂度降低了80%以上;在中继天线个数变化时,计算复杂度降低了50%以上.     

Adaptive pilot decontamination in multi-cell massive MIMO networks

This paper considers the contaminated channel estimation in multicell very large multiuser multiple-input multiple-output networks. To provide desirable spectral efficiency of these systems, we propose two adaptive algorithms which their implementations do not require orthogonal pilot sequences. The first algorithm (i.e., normalized least mean square) has low complexity and also gives an acceptable spectral efficiency in channels with low attenuation. The second algorithm (i.e., recursive least square) is more robust against pilot contamination and provides the desirable spectral efficiency in very large number of antennas at the base stations. In simulations, the performance of the proposed algorithms is evaluated and also compared with the performance of the conventional minimum mean square error estimation.     

一种稳健的机载雷达杂波多普勒参数估计方法

基于杂波多普勒分布(DDC)模型,该文研究了杂波协方差矩阵的特征值能量分布特点,提出了一种稳健的机载雷达杂波多普勒参数估计方法。该方法对杂波多普勒中心估计的精度和现有常见方法可比拟,而对杂波谱宽估计的精度优于现有常见方法,尤其适用于机载雷达运动目标检测(MTD)等实际应用背景下数据样本较少的情况。仿真实验证明了该方法的有效性。