Error Probability Performance Prediction for Multichannel Reception of Linearly Modulated Coherent Systems on Fading Channels

Abstract

This paper provides a framework for the analysis of error rate performance of maximal ratio combining multi-channel reception of coherent linearly modulated systems over frequency-selective fading channels. Expressions for the error probability are developed, and the special cases for which closed-form or acceptable efficient numerical solutions arc possible are delineated. A new efficient and accurate recursive method for the Ricean fading main resolved path case is presented for coherent quadrature amplitude modulation constellations. The effect of automatic gain control error on analysis of modulation schemes is demonstrated. Finally, numerical examples based on the maritime high-data-rate channel model are provided to demonstrate the usefulness of the framework.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA505686

Entities

People

  • James R. Zeidler
  • Jianxia Luo
  • Thomas L. Staley
  • Walter H. Ku

Organizations

  • Naval Information Warfare Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude
  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Automatic
  • Automatic Gain Control
  • Bandpass Filters
  • Boundaries
  • Channel Models
  • Constellations
  • Data Rate
  • Frequency
  • Information Operations
  • Modulation
  • Multichannel
  • Probability
  • Random Variables
  • Symbols
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Radio communications and signal processing.
  • Statistical inference.
  • Systems Analysis and Design