Piecewise Linear Noise Modulation (PLNM)

Abstract

We present a modulation technique to embed a binary bitstream within a real-valued Gaussian noise sequence. The modulation produces a sequence which possesses an optimal minimum distance property that promotes accurate detection when the sequence has been exposed to noise. Because the modulated sequence possesses Gaussian properties and has low power, it is difficult for unintended parties to intercept and detect the signal. The technique can be used to hide information in a signal that is then added to a carrier for a variety of applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA389201

Entities

People

  • Charles G. Boncelet Jr.
  • Lisa M. Marvel
  • Malcolm S. Taylor

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Demodulation
  • Detection
  • Discontinuities
  • Distribution Functions
  • Gaussian Distributions
  • Gaussian Noise
  • Information Science
  • Intervals
  • Military Research
  • Modulation
  • Noise
  • Noise Modulation
  • Normal Distribution
  • Probability
  • Probability Distributions
  • Random Variables
  • Sequences

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