A Probabilistic Performance Evaluation Technique Based on Dual Receiver Thresholds

The operation of a communication receiver subjected to interference is described in terms of dual performance thresholds. These thresholds, measurable under shop conditions, provide an empirical base for probability calculations which consider statistics of desired and interfering signal levels at the receiver input. The dual threshold approach is compared with a single threshold technique, typical curves are given, and a brief discussion of the application of the technique to large-scale interference analysis problems is presented.