Research and Design of AIS Reception Signal Processing System Based on GNU Radio

Zijiao Zhou, Peng Gong, Bin Tang, Piao He, Xiuming Peng, Guangwei Zhang*

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Abstract

The Automatic Identification System (AIS), as a standard communication and navigation device for ships, plays a significant role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of maritime traffic. The accuracy of the AIS receiver’s signal processing directly affects the bit error rate (BER) and packet error rate (PER) of the AIS system, drawing considerable attention to AIS signal reception and processing technologies. Current research on AIS reception signals mainly focuses on custom implementations using hardware platforms like FPGAs; however, the high cost of hardware implementation has become a limiting factor in the development of AIS signal processing technologies. Therefore, this paper designs an AIS reception signal processing system based on GNU Radio, developing demodulation algorithm and NRZI decoding modules, and testing them with typical demodulation algorithms. Experimental results demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the designed reception signal processing system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication27th International Conference on Advanced Communications Technology
Subtitle of host publicationToward Secure and Comfortable Life in AI Cambrian Explosion Era!!, ICACT 2025 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages412-417
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9791188428137
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event27th International Conference on Advanced Communications Technology, ICACT 2025 - Pyeong Chang, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 16 Feb 202519 Feb 2025

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Advanced Communication Technology, ICACT
ISSN (Print)1738-9445

Conference

Conference27th International Conference on Advanced Communications Technology, ICACT 2025
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityPyeong Chang
Period16/02/2519/02/25

Keywords

  • AIS reception signal processing
  • demodulation algorithm module
  • GNU Radio
  • NRZI decoding module
  • software-defined radio (SDR)

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