Scale-Time Offset Robust Modulation (STORM) Foundational Analysis

Abstract

Scale Time Offset Robust Modulation (STORM) is a unique modulation technique that enables highly flexible multi-resolution processing of signals through time variant multi-path channels. STORM may be used as a stand-alone modulation technique or it can be used in conjunction with more conventional systems that require rapid and robust synchronization. STORM combines time scaling and transmitted reference spread spectrum modulation. This innovation enables variable time resolution, variable processing rates, and controllable non-coherent multi-path gain. Potential STORM applications are HF ALE systems, wireless MANET's, spread spectrum communication, and navigation systems. STORM is well suited to applications which emphasize simple acquisition over excellent noise performance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 05, 2004
Accession Number
ADA427224

Entities

People

  • Peter S. Wyckoff
  • Randy K. Young

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acquisition
  • Bandwidth
  • Classification
  • Correlators
  • Cross Correlation
  • Demodulation
  • Demodulators
  • Detection
  • Filters
  • Filtration
  • Frequency
  • Matched Filters
  • Modulation
  • Modulators
  • Signal Detection
  • Spread Spectrum

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.