Automatic digital modulation classification using Genetic Programming with K-Nearest Neighbor

Automatic modulation classification is an intrinsically interesting problem with various civil and military applications. A generalized digital modulation classification algorithm has been developed and presented in this paper. The proposed algorithm uses Genetic Programming (GP) with K-Nearest Neighbor (K-NN). The algorithm is used to identify BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM and 64QAM modulations. Higher order cumulants have been used as input features for the algorithm. A two-stage classification approach has been used to improve the classification accuracy. The high performance of the method is demonstrated using computer simulations and in comparisons with existing methods.