A new DOA estimation method is presented for the virtual arraytransformation and the improved spatial smoothing algorithm. The new method not only overcomes the weakness of the ambiguity of DOA estimation of arbitrary...A new DOA estimation method is presented for the virtual arraytransformation and the improved spatial smoothing algorithm. The new method not only overcomes the weakness of the ambiguity of DOA estimation of arbitrary array, but also improves the abilities of resolution and de-correlation. It is proven to be effective by theoretical analyses and computer simulations. What is more, the method can improve the estimation and resolution of DOA under the condition of sparse practical array.展开更多
High-resolution approaches such as multiple signal classification and estimation of signal parameters via rotational invariance techniques（ESPRIT） are currently employed widely in multibeam echo-sounder（MBES）syste...High-resolution approaches such as multiple signal classification and estimation of signal parameters via rotational invariance techniques（ESPRIT） are currently employed widely in multibeam echo-sounder（MBES）systems for sea floor bathymetry,where a uniform line array is also required.However,due to the requirements in terms of the system coverage/resolution and installation space constraints,an MBES system usually employs a receiving array with a special shape,which means that high-resolution algorithms cannot be applied directly.In addition,the short-term stationary echo signals make it difficult to estimate the covariance matrix required by the high-resolution approaches,which further increases the complexity when applying the high-resolution algorithms in the MBES systems.The ESPRIT with multiple-angle subarray beamforming is employed to reduce the requirements in terms of the signal-to-noise ratio,number of snapshots,and computational effort.The simulations show that the new processing method can provide better fine-structure resolution.Then a highresolution bottom detection（HRBD） algorithm is developed by combining the new processing method with virtual array transformation.The application of the HRBD algorithm to a U-shaped array is also discuss.The computer simulations and experimental data processing results verify the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.展开更多
A method of direction of arrival (DOA) estimation of coherent sources is proposed, which is based on arbitrary plane arrays. After constructing the mathematical model of coherent sources, virtual array transformation ...A method of direction of arrival (DOA) estimation of coherent sources is proposed, which is based on arbitrary plane arrays. After constructing the mathematical model of coherent sources, virtual array transformation and MUSIC algorithm are used to realize the azimuth estimation of coherent sources, which improved the DOA estimation performance greatly. According to the computer simulation, its validity is confirmed.展开更多
文摘A new DOA estimation method is presented for the virtual arraytransformation and the improved spatial smoothing algorithm. The new method not only overcomes the weakness of the ambiguity of DOA estimation of arbitrary array, but also improves the abilities of resolution and de-correlation. It is proven to be effective by theoretical analyses and computer simulations. What is more, the method can improve the estimation and resolution of DOA under the condition of sparse practical array.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract No.41706066the National Key R&D Program of China under contract No.2016YFC1400200the China-ASEAN Maritime Cooperation Fund
文摘High-resolution approaches such as multiple signal classification and estimation of signal parameters via rotational invariance techniques（ESPRIT） are currently employed widely in multibeam echo-sounder（MBES）systems for sea floor bathymetry,where a uniform line array is also required.However,due to the requirements in terms of the system coverage/resolution and installation space constraints,an MBES system usually employs a receiving array with a special shape,which means that high-resolution algorithms cannot be applied directly.In addition,the short-term stationary echo signals make it difficult to estimate the covariance matrix required by the high-resolution approaches,which further increases the complexity when applying the high-resolution algorithms in the MBES systems.The ESPRIT with multiple-angle subarray beamforming is employed to reduce the requirements in terms of the signal-to-noise ratio,number of snapshots,and computational effort.The simulations show that the new processing method can provide better fine-structure resolution.Then a highresolution bottom detection（HRBD） algorithm is developed by combining the new processing method with virtual array transformation.The application of the HRBD algorithm to a U-shaped array is also discuss.The computer simulations and experimental data processing results verify the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.
文摘A method of direction of arrival (DOA) estimation of coherent sources is proposed, which is based on arbitrary plane arrays. After constructing the mathematical model of coherent sources, virtual array transformation and MUSIC algorithm are used to realize the azimuth estimation of coherent sources, which improved the DOA estimation performance greatly. According to the computer simulation, its validity is confirmed.
