Title :
Frequency Estimation Using Multiple Disjoint Pilot Blocks in Burst-Mode Communications
Author :
Palmer, Joseph M. ; Rice, Michael
Abstract :
A practical data-aided frequency estimator, suitable for use in burst-mode communications, is described and analyzed. The estimator is based on pilot symbols organized into disjoint blocks embedded in the burst, and it is a generalization of the autocorrelation frequency estimation technique. The generalizations are needed to account for the spacings between the pilot blocks. It is shown that the frequency estimator exhibits good accuracy while maintaining useful operating ranges.
Keywords :
frequency estimation; autocorrelation frequency estimation technique; burst-mode communications; multiple disjoint pilot blocks; Autocorrelation; Delay estimation; Frequency estimation; Frequency synchronization; Maximum likelihood estimation; Oscillators; Parity check codes; Phase estimation; Transmitters; Wrapping;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference, 2008. IEEE GLOBECOM 2008. IEEE
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LO
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2324-8
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.2008.ECP.674
