The Advantage of Cyclic Spectral Analysis

Abstract

This report shows that cyclic spectral analysis, as a general tool for signal spectral analysis, is much superior to more conventional spectral analysis. Three major advantages are pointed out: its signal's discriminatory capability enables signal selectivity (even for highly corrupted environments); it provides a richer domain for signal analysis; and the theory of spectral correlation allows much complete mechanism for modelling communication signals in several applications. A conceptual view of the cyclic spectrum is presented along with a working example. A strong mathematical foundation for the theory of spectral correlation involved in cyclic spectral analysis is provided. Finally, investigations are made on some interesting applications where exploitation of the inherent redundancy associated with spectral correlation can be used advantageously.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA258928

Entities

People

  • Eric April

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Carrier Frequencies
  • Communication Systems
  • Detection
  • Direction Finding
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Shift
  • Modulation
  • Modulators
  • National Security
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Power Spectra
  • Radio Communications
  • Security
  • Signal Processing
  • Spatial Filtering

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Statistical inference.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Theoretical Analysis.