Algorithm Performance Evaluation.

Abstract

Traditionally, the performance of adaptive antenna systems is measured using automated antenna array pattern measuring equipment. This measurement equipment produces a plot of the receive gain of the antenna array as a function of angle. However, communications system users more readily accept and understand Bit Error Rate (BER) as a performance measure. The work reported on here was conducted to characterize adaptive antenna receiver performance in terms of overall communications system performance using BER as a performance measure. The adaptive antenna system selected for this work featured a linear array, Least Mean Square (LMS) adaptive algorithm and a high speed Phase Shift Keyed (PSK) communications modem.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA294855

Entities

People

  • Anthony M. Greci
  • Philip A. Bradley
  • Richard N. Smith

Organizations

  • Rome Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Equipment
  • Algorithms
  • Antenna Arrays
  • Antennas
  • Arrays
  • Communication Equipment
  • Linear Arrays
  • Measurement
  • Phase Shift
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.