Real-time emulation of LTE emissions for testing spectrum sharing systems

Jordan A. DeVault, Jacob A. Kovarskiy, Benjamin H. Kirk, Anthony F. Martone, Kelly D. Sherbondy, Ram M. Narayanan

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Abstract

To satisfy the increase in demand for radio frequency (RF) spectrum, recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) policies permit spectrum sharing between radar and Long-Term Evolution (LTE) communication systems. New cognitive radar systems are promoting spectrum sharing capabilities to mitigate the risk of mutual interference. To develop and test these systems, a realistic communications RF interference (RFI) environment is necessary. This paper describes a system, currently under development, to generate continuous dynamic 4G/LTE RFI for use by radar system designers. The system employs a Vector Signal Transceiver to emulate RFI with various frequency, time-complexity, and power parameters. Many 4G/LTE frames are pre-generated, then, according to the specified parameters, the random frame sequences are generated in real-time. This produces continuous, dynamic, and realistic LTE emissions for a controlled test environment. This work presents implementation details of the LTE emulation system.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationRadar Sensor Technology XXIV
EditorsKenneth I. Ranney, Ann M. Raynal
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510635937
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
EventRadar Sensor Technology XXIV 2020 - None, United States
Duration: Apr 27 2020May 8 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume11408
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceRadar Sensor Technology XXIV 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNone
Period4/27/205/8/20

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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