Time delay estimation based on the fractional fourier transform in the passive system

Xue Mei Li, Ran Tao, Yue Wang

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Abstract

The time delay estimation between two signals in the passive system has been an important issue. In this paper, we propose a new time delay estimator based on the delay property of the fractional Fourier transform (FRFT). It is suitable for chirp signals in the passive system. The time delay is evaluated in the fractional Fourier domain by measuring the time differential between the time delays obtained from the two peak values of the fractional spectra of the received signals. Simulation results show that the proposed time delay method performs better than the conventional cross correlation approach at low signal-to-noise (SNR).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2009 2nd International Congress on Image and Signal Processing, CISP'09
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event2009 2nd International Congress on Image and Signal Processing, CISP'09 - Tianjin, China
Duration: 17 Oct 200919 Oct 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2009 2nd International Congress on Image and Signal Processing, CISP'09

Conference

Conference2009 2nd International Congress on Image and Signal Processing, CISP'09
Country/TerritoryChina
CityTianjin
Period17/10/0919/10/09

Keywords

  • Fractional Fourier transform
  • Passive system
  • Time delay estimation

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