SEQUENTIAL DECODING ON A CHANNEL WITH SIMPLE MEMORY,
Abstract
A model for a binary channel with additive Markovian noise is presented. The behavior of the Sequential Decoding cutoff rate, R(comp), for this channel is studied under various degrees of memory. It is shown that R(comp) decreases from its memoryless value whereas channel capacity increases when errors begin to cluster. This apparent paradox is explained and the smallmemory deterioation in R(comp) is shown to be correctable by elimination of the channel memory through scrambling. This study should serve primarily as an instrument for understanding the effects of memory on Sequential Decoding. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 02, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0437163
Entities
People
- J. E. Savage
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology