Autonomous Software-Defined Radio Receivers for Deep Space Applications

This book introduces the reader to the concept of an autonomous software-defined radio (SDR) receiver. Each distinct aspect of the design of the receiver is treated in a separate chapter written by one or more leading innovators in the field. Chapters begin with a problem statement and then offer a full mathematical derivation of an appropriate solution, a decision metric or loop-structure as appropriate, and performance results.

This book introduces the reader to the concept of an autonomous software-defined radio (SDR) receiver. Each distinct aspect of the design of the receiver is treated in a separate chapter written by one or more leading innovators in the field. Chapters begin with a problem statement and then offer a full mathematical derivation of an appropriate solution, a decision metric or loop-structure as appropriate, and performance results.

Foreword xiiiPreface xvAcknowledgments xviiContributors xixChapter 1: Introduction and Overview 1by Jon Hamkins and Marvin K. SimonChapter 2: The Electra Radio 19by Edgar Satorius, Tom Jedrey, David Bell, Ann Devereaux, Todd Ely, Edwin Grigorian, Igor Kuperman, and Alan LeeChapter 3: Modulation Index Estimation 45by Marvin K. Simon and Jon HamkinsChapter 4: Frequency Correction 63by Dariush DivsalarChapter 5: Data Format and Pulse Shape Classification 85by Marvin K. Simon and Dariush DivsalarChapter 6: Signal-to-Noise Ratio Estimation 121by Marvin K. Simon and Samuel DolinarChapter 7: Data Rate Estimation 193by Andre Tkacenko and Marvin K. SimonChapter 8: Carrier Synchronization BPA 227by Marvin K. Simon and Jon HamkinsChapter 9: Modulation Classification 271by Jon Hamkins and Marvin K. SimonChapter 10: Symbol Synchronization 321by Marvin K. SimonChapter 11: Implementation and Interaction of Estimators and Classifiers 391by Jon Hamkins and Hooman Shirani-MehrReference 408Acronyms and Abbreviations 411Index 417