PN Matched Filters in Adaptive Arrays.

Abstract

This report describes and evaluates a new way to combine pseudo-noise (PN) spread spectrum and adaptive (antenna) arrays, consisting of multiple matched filters followed by sample matrix inversion (SMI) array processing. The evaluation of this technique was done by using a 4-element linear array and: (1) straightforward matrix calculations; (2) a computer computation of output signal-to-noise ratio; SNRO, versus angle when the theoretically correct noise covariance matrix was used; and (3) a computer simulation/demonstration that estimated the noise covariance matrix from computer-generated interference samples. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA112114

Entities

People

  • E. Holland-moritz
  • M. P. Ristenbatt
  • T. G. Birdsall

Organizations

  • University of Michigan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Ambient Noise
  • Antenna Arrays
  • Beam Steering
  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Agility
  • Gaussian Noise
  • Linear Arrays
  • Matched Filters
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Simulations
  • Spread Spectrum
  • Steady State

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.