Accession Number:

ADA505686

Title:

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

Descriptive Note:

Journal article

Corporate Author:

SPACE AND NAVAL WARFARE SYSTEMS CENTER SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

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

Report Date:

2002-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

7.0

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.

Descriptors:

• *MULTICHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS
• *FADING(ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES)
• ACCURACY
• MODULATION
• AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL
• PROBABILITY
• REPRINTS
• EFFICIENCY

Subject Categories:

• Radiofrequency Wave Propagation

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE