Title :
Blind estimation of multiple co-channel digital signals using an antenna array
Author :
Talwar, Shilpa ; Viberg, Mats ; Paulraj, Arogyaswami
Author_Institution :
Sci. Comput., Stanford Univ., CA, USA
Abstract :
Proposes a novel approach for separating and estimating multiple co-channel digital signals using an antenna array. The spatial response of the array is unknown. The authors exploit the temporal structure of the digital signals to simultaneously determine the array response and the bit sequence for each signal. Uniqueness of the estimates is established for signals with BPSK modulation format. This new approach is applicable to an unknown array geometry and propagation environment, which is particularly useful in digital mobile communications. Simulation results demonstrate its promising performance.<>
Keywords :
antenna arrays; antenna theory; array signal processing; digital radio systems; digital signals; mobile radio systems; parameter estimation; phase shift keying; BPSK modulation format; antenna array; array response; bit sequence; blind estimation; digital mobile communications; multiple cochannel digital signals; propagation environment; spatial response; temporal structure; uniqueness; unknown array geometry; Additive noise; Antenna arrays; Binary phase shift keying; Delay effects; Direction of arrival estimation; Geometry; Mobile communication; Modulation; Sensor arrays; Signal processing;
Journal_Title :
Signal Processing Letters, IEEE