Low Probability of Intercept Triangular Modulated Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave Signal Characterization Comparison using the Spectrogram and the Scalogram

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Dr. Daniel L. Stevens
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Abstract

Digital intercept receivers are currently moving away from Fourier-based analysis and towards classical time-frequency analysis techniques for the purpose of analyzing low probability of intercept radar signals. This paper presents the novel approach of characterizing low probability of intercept frequency modulated continuous wave radar signals through utilization and direct comparison of the Spectrogram versus the Scalogram. Two different triangular modulated frequency modulated continuous wave signals were analyzed. The following metrics were used for evaluation: percent error of: carrier frequency, modulation bandwidth, modulation period, chirp rate, and time-frequency localization (x and y direction). Also used were: percent detection, lowest signal-to-noise ratio for signal detection, and plot (processing) time. Experimental results demonstrate that overall, the Spectrogram produced more accurate characterization metrics than the Scalogram. An improvement in performance may well translate into saved equipment and lives.

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Dr. Daniel L. Stevens. 2017. \u201cLow Probability of Intercept Triangular Modulated Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave Signal Characterization Comparison using the Spectrogram and the Scalogram\u201d. Global Journal of Research in Engineering - F: Electrical & Electronic GJRE-F Volume 17 (GJRE Volume 17 Issue F2): .

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Crossref Journal DOI 10.17406/gjre

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Digital intercept receivers are currently moving away from Fourier-based analysis and towards classical time-frequency analysis techniques for the purpose of analyzing low probability of intercept radar signals. This paper presents the novel approach of characterizing low probability of intercept frequency modulated continuous wave radar signals through utilization and direct comparison of the Spectrogram versus the Scalogram. Two different triangular modulated frequency modulated continuous wave signals were analyzed. The following metrics were used for evaluation: percent error of: carrier frequency, modulation bandwidth, modulation period, chirp rate, and time-frequency localization (x and y direction). Also used were: percent detection, lowest signal-to-noise ratio for signal detection, and plot (processing) time. Experimental results demonstrate that overall, the Spectrogram produced more accurate characterization metrics than the Scalogram. An improvement in performance may well translate into saved equipment and lives.

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