Complete alternative binary offset carrier modulated signals (AltBOC signals) with variable and constant envelopes for new-generation satellite radio navigation systems

The formation and structure of four- and eight-component complete alternative binary offset carrier modulated signals (AltBOC signals) for new-generation satellite radio navigation systems (SRNSs) (in particular, the Galileo and BeiDou-2 SRNSs) are considered. A four-component complete AltBOC signal has a time-variable envelope, while the envelope of an eight-component complete AltBOC signal is constant. The envelopes and phases of such AltBOC signals are analyzed for various values of the multiplicity coefficients of meander pulses. The combination components of an eight-component complete AltBOC signal are plotted, and the features of these components that ensure the time constancy of the envelope are revealed. A classification of AltBOC signals is proposed. Practical characteristics are analyzed on the basis of the AltBOC (15, 10) modulation, which is typical of the Galileo and Compass SRNSs.     

The spectral characteristics of navigation alternative binary offset carrier modulated signals (AltBOC signals)

Analytical expressions are obtained for spectral densities and energy spectra of single elements and single periods of modulating functions of alternative binary offset carrier modulated signals (AltBOC signals) for new-generation satellite radio navigation systems (SRNSs) (in particular, the Galileo system). The spectral characteristics are presented and analyzed for an elementary (two-component) AltBOC signal, a complete AltBOC with a time-variable envelope (a four-component complete AltBOC signal), and a complete AltBOC with a constant envelope (an eight-component complete AltBOC signal) in the case when the multiplicity coefficient of meander pulses has an arbitrary value. Plots are depicted, and the properties of energy spectra of single elements of modulating functions of all groups of AltBOC signals are discussed in the cases of the following modulation types: AltBOC(10, 10), AltBOC(15, 10), AltBOC(20, 10), and AltBOC(25, 10).     

Application of generalized binary offset carrier modulation in BeiDou satellite navigation system

As quickly growing of global navigation satellite system community, there is increasing interest in new signals for military and civilian uses. New signals must provide more robustness, higher performance, and greater capacity than already-existing signals and compliant with the radio frequency compatibility rule with existing and planned signals. This paper presents a class of particularly attractive modulations called Generalized Binary Offset Carrier (GBOC) modulations, and demonstrates their essential characteristics and performance in the signal design of BeiDou system. The GBOC modulations can offer additional degrees of freedom for shaping the signal’s spectrum and provide superior performance in code tracking, multipath and compatibility than other BPSK and BOC modulations. The results show that the proposed modulation can provide potential opportunities for BeiDou satellite navigation system modernization and construction.     

Dual estimate receiver of binary offset carrier modulated signals for global navigation satellite systems

A dual estimate receiver of binary offset carrier (BOC) signals for GNSS applications is described. A unique estimate is derived solely from the code modulation. A more accurate but ambiguous estimate is derived solely from the subcarrier modulation. Any time difference between the two is rounded to the nearest subchip in order to correct the latter estimate. Implementation in the receiver is by a triple digital loop. The full potential accuracy of BOC is then reliably and unambiguously realised.     

Correlation functions of single symbols of meander signals in new-generation satellite radio navigation systems

Mathematical models of meander noise-like signals (binary offset carrier modulated signals (BOC signals)) of new-generation satellite radio navigation systems (SRNSs), in particular, the modernized GPS, the Galileo system, and the QZSS are presented. An analytic expression for the correlation function (CF) of single symbols of meander pulses is obtained for the arbitrary value of the multiplicity coefficient. The properties of CFs of various meander symbols are analyzed. The features of CFs are revealed for the even and odd values of the multiplicity coefficient. Examples of CFs are considered, and CFs of single symbols of BOC signals applied in new-generation SRNSs are plotted.     

The correlation functions of single elements of the modulating functions of double complex meander noise-like navigation signals (alternative binary offset carrier modulated signals)

The correlation characteristics of elements of complex meander pseudo-random sequences (PRSs) are analyzed. These sequences are the basis for forming double complex meander (DCM) noise-like signals (alternative binary offset carrier modulated signals—AltBOC signals) applied in new-generation satellite radio navigation systems (in particular, the European Galileo and Chinese Bei-Dou/Compass systems). Analytical expressions are obtained for the correlation functions (CFs) of single complex meander symbols (MSs) and for the cross CFs (CCFs) of the sine and cosine components of complex MSs. Formulas for the CFs of single elements of the modulating functions (MFs) of an elementary (two-component) AltBOC signal and a four-component AltBOC signal are derived for typical values of multiplicity coefficient N _m (N _m = 2 and 3). Plots of CFs and CCFs are depicted, and the properties of these functions are discussed. The Fourier transform is applied to obtain the energy spectra of single MSs of an elementary AltBOC signal and a complete four-component AltBOC signal. In the examples, the attention is focused on AltBOC signals with the AltBOC (15, 10) modulation and the repetition rate of PRS elements f _s = 10 f _ref = 10.23 MHz, where the reference frequency is f _ref = 1.023 MHz.     

The statistical characteristics of navigation cosine binary offset carrier modulated signals (CosBOC signals)

The features and statistical characteristics of cosine binary offset carrier modulated signals (BOC signals) of new-generation satellite radio navigation systems, in particular the Galileo system, are considered. Analytical expressions for the correlation functions (CFs) of the cosine meander symbols (MSs) of the pseudorandom sequence of a ranging code are found for various values of the multiplicity coefficient of meander pulses. The energy spectra of cosine MSs are obtained with the help of the Fourier transform of the CFs. Plots are depicted, and the CFs and energy spectra of cosine MSs are analyzed for the following types of meander modulation: CosBOC (1,1), CosBOC (15,10), CosBOC (10,5), and CosBOC (5,2).     

Binary‐offset‐carrier modulation techniques with applications in satellite navigation systems

An important aspect in designing the modulation scheme for various satellite systems, such as the modernized GPS and Galileo, is to obtain good spectral properties and suitable spectral shaping. For example, in the future satellite navigation systems, some of the main goals are: low interference with the existing GPS signals, good root‐mean‐square (RMS) bandwidth, good time resolution (in order to allow the separation between channel paths and to decrease the synchronization errors) etc. Starting from the recently proposed cosine‐ and sine‐BOC modulation families for GPS and Galileo systems, we introduce a new, generalized family, denoted here by double‐BOC (DBOC) modulation. We derive and analyze the properties of the power spectral densities (PSD) and autocorrelation functions (ACF) of the DBOC modulation with various orders, we show its relationship with BPSK, sine‐ and cosine‐BOC modulations, and we illustrate via several examples how to choose optimally the parameters of this new modulation family, according to different optimization criteria. The examples are targeting at applications such as the design of suitable modulations for Galileo open service (OS) and public regulated service (PRS) signals, but the authors believe that the DBOC concept might be useful to other satellite‐based applications, when the available bandwidth is large enough. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Complex efficient carrier frequency offset estimation algorithm in OFDM systems

A new carrier frequency offset estimation scheme in the orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) system is proposed. The proposed algorithm is an extension of the Michele Morelli (M&M) algorithm. By dividing one training symbol into L>1 identical small blocks, the carrier frequency offset estimation range up to /spl plusmn/L/2 times subcarrier spacing can be obtained. The proposed algorithm can utilize the correlativity among all small blocks of a training symbol more sufficiently than the M&M algorithm, and thus it is more accurate and robust. Without increasing the estimation errors, the computational complexity of the proposed algorithm can be further reduced by increasing parameters H/sub l/ and H/sub h/ with a positive value simultaneously.     

Use of pseudorandom binary sequences in the digital simulation of control systems subjected to random input signals

The application of pseudorandom binary sequences when simulating control systems subjected to smoothed random input signals is examined. If the sequence is assumed to be `white? noise, appreciable errors may occur in the computation of the input power to the system. However, if the system responds perfectly at low frequencies, the error in the computation of the system error power is negligible.     

On the inclusion of geographic information systems (GIS) in global navigation satellite systems (GNSS)

The latest innovation of the global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) technologies plays an important role in improving the quality and safety of modern life. Most of the applications evolved from the integration between GNSS, geographical information systems (GIS) and wireless communications and networking (WCN) systems. The wide spread applications that are using these technologies include: the automatic vehicle location (AVL), tracking systems, navigation systems, pedestrian navigation systems, intelligent transportation systems, precise positioning, and emergency callers, among others. The location‐based services (LBS) are possible only by the combination of GNSS, GIS and WCN. The growing need for commercial LBS has forced cellular‐phone and network manufacturers to concentrate on positioning solutions, which are even more precise than the regulatory mandates for positioning of emergency callers and other user services and applications. In this paper, we will present a literature review of the GNSS, the three satellite systems GPS, GLONASS and Galileo, which are aimed to support GNSS services, and a comparison between them and their role in creating a GIS. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Ionospheric and plasmaspheric effects in satellite navigation systems

A satellite navigation concept requires determination of time (or phase) delays that satellite-emitted signals experience when traversing the distance between satellite and observer. A pulse propagating this distance is slowed down somewhat from its free space velocity-by an amount directly proportional to the total number of free electrons (TEC) along its path. Ranging accuracy requirements mandate compensation for this additional signal delay. The total electron content for high-orbit satellites includes the ionospheric as well as the plasmaspheric electron content. The Radio Beacon Experiment (RBE) aboard the geostationary ATS-6 Satellite provides the opportunity to determine the ionospheric content (up to heights ofsim 1500km), the total electron content (from observer to satellite), and the plasmaspheric content (the difference of the two). Observations of ionospheric contents were carried out at Fort Monmouth from the launch of the ATS-6 in May 1974 to its planned drift eastward in June 1975. Diurnal, day-to-day, and seasonal variations of the contents were observed. Diurnal plasmaspheric changes were smaller in percent and in absolute terms than ionospheric changes. While, in general, ionospheric contents were larger during the fall than during the spring, the plasmaspheric contents exhibited the opposite behavior. The diurnal behavior of the ratio of plasmaspheric-to-total contents exhibited variations fromsim 45percent at night togsim 10percent during the day, with rapid changes after local sunrise and after local sunset.     

Unambiguous S‐curve shaping technique for multipath mitigation in Global Navigation Satellite Systems alternative binary offset carrier signals

Global Navigation Satellite Systems positioning accuracy indoor and urban canyons environments are greatly affected by multipath because of distortions in its autocorrelation function. In this paper, we propose a new multipath mitigation technique based on the concept of S‐curve shaping for the new alternative binary offset carrier (AltBOC)‐modulated signals, which will most likely be used in both European Galileo system and Chinese Compass system. The definition of an optimum S‐curve is employed to reduce the false lock points and to improve the multipath mitigation capability via determining the shape of the local code tracking reference function. The structure of the proposed code tracking loop for AltBOC signals is quite simple and only requires one complex correlator. Results demonstrate that the proposed technique provides superior multipath mitigation performance compared with the conventional receiver correlation techniques and removes the ambiguity completely. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Subjective evaluation of companded frequency modulation and continuously variable slope delta modulation single channel per carrier satellite communication systems

A comprehensive series of subjective tests are carried out on narrow-band companded F.M. and continuously controlled delta modulation SCPC satellite systems. In order to resolve discrepancies reported in the literature both Youden square and mean opinion scale listening tests have been applied. Both white noise and modulated noise reference conditions are employed and the performance of the systems, in terms of signal to noise and equivalent Q factor are given for various C/N₀ fixed and mobile-maritime performance requirements.     

Cross‐entropy‐based joint carrier frequency offset estimation and multiuser detection for multicarrier code division multiple access systems

This paper presents a joint carrier frequency offset estimation and multiuser detection based on a maximum likelihood approach in multicarrier code division multiple access systems. With the definition of a score function based on the log‐likelihood, the joint carrier frequency offset estimation and multiuser detection can be formulated as a nonlinear optimization problem over the joint of a multidimensional real space and a multidimensional discrete space. To reduce the computational complexity required by the joint decision statistic, while still obtaining a desirable performance, a new method using cross‐entropy optimization is proposed to solve the nonlinear optimization problem. Because of the robustness of the cross‐entropy optimization, the joint decision statistic can be efficiently solved, and, as shown by the furnished simulation results, the proposed approach can achieve satisfactory performance in various scenarios. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

LTE系统中一种串行的整数倍频偏和扇区检测算法

在LTE系统中,用户终端( UE )在开机后首先会进行小区搜索。针对传统的小区搜索方案中整数倍载波频偏( ICFO)和扇区ID是通过利用主同步信号( PSS)进行联合检测这一问题,提出了一种串行的整数倍频偏和扇区ID估计算法。该算法利用PSS的对称性,将ICFO和扇区ID进行分开检测,通过对接收的频域PSS进行归一化差分相关,消除了信道的影响,从而增强了检测性能。将联合估计算法和提出的串行估计算法进行仿真对比,结果表明提出的算法相较于传统方法可以取得更好的检测精度,并且运算复杂度仅为传统方法的1/3。     

Standardizable low-pass voice band hybrid circuit filters for pulse code modulation (PCM) communication systems

A standardizable design approach to realize the voice band low-pass filters for a variety of pulse code modulation (PCM) communications systems is described. This design concept incorporates cascaded RC active filter sections, thick and thin film hybrid technologies, and functional tuning to allow the use of the same hybrid design for both transmit and receive filters, for a range of input and output requirements. Tuning, sensitivity analyses, and implementation tradeoffs are described. Thick film implementations, using NPO chip capacitors, with the new high stability resistor inks as well as thin film implementation, using the usual tantalum integrated thin film technology are presented. Very stringent requirements have been successfully met using state-of-the-art hybrid technologies.     

Blind carrier frequency offset estimation in SISO, MIMO, and multiuser OFDM systems

Relying on a kurtosis-type criterion, we develop a low-complexity blind carrier frequency offset (CFO) estimator for orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) systems. We demonstrate analytically how identifiability and performance of this blind CFO estimator depend on the channel's frequency selectivity and the input distribution. We show that this approach can be applied to blind CFO estimation in multi-input multi-output and multiuser OFDM systems. The issues of channel s, multiuser interference, and effects of multiple antennas are addressed analytically, and tested via simulations.     

Complex chaotic discrete signals in telecommunications, radar, and navigation systems

Discrete chaotic signals with a high information capacity are developed and studied on the basis of nonlinear chaotic dynamic systems. The structural and fractal complexity of pseudorandom integer and binary sequences is analyzed. A model digital spread-spectrum radio channel is used to show experimentally that the chaotic algorithms developed can be applied efficiently in various radio facilities, such as telecommunications, radar, and navigation systems. A technique is developed for forming a reproducible irregular fractal structure involved in frequency-independent fractal antennas with a given fractal dimension. An integer chaotic algorithm with retardation is employed to generate a pseudorandom sequence.