High-precision estimation of the time of arrival of radio signals

An interpolation algorithm of high-precision estimation of the time of arrival of radio signals has been proposed. Analytical expressions were obtained for specifications of the algorithm that were corroborated by the results of computer simulation. It was shown that with due regard for the complexity adequate to a receiver of the maximum likelihood estimation of the temporal position with quantized output, the proposed interpolation algorithm ensures the noise immunity close to potentially attainable. The performed analysis makes it possible to select parameters of the estimation algorithm in a reasonable way depending on the requirements to its accuracy and complexity of realization.