A Loop for Tracking the Frequency of a Pulsed Sinusoid.

Abstract

The configuration and performance of a hybrid frequency tracking loop which tracks the frequency of a pulsed sinusoid are addressed in this report. A linear model of the loop is developed and an approximate expression is derived for the standard deviation of the frequency tracking error due to the presence of additive white Gaussian noise at the loop's input. Results obtained by simulating the loop on a digital computer are presented which show the extent to which loop non-linearities affect the standard deviation of the frequency tracking error, the distribution of the frequency tracking error, and the loop lock range. These results show that the loop operates with a high degree of effectiveness. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA072750

Entities

People

  • D. W. Herr
  • R. J. Huff

Organizations

  • Ohio State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Digital Computers
  • Estimators
  • Frequency
  • Gaussian Noise
  • Local Oscillators
  • Oscillators
  • Probability
  • Random Variables
  • Simulations
  • Stationary Processes
  • Stochastic Processes
  • Two Dimensional
  • Voltage Controlled Oscillators

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.