A wireless sensor network with single-antenna sensors on the transmitter side and an access point (AP) equipped with multiple antennas on the receiver side is considered. In order to reduce the number of outages resulting from the noise amplification by the linear reconstruction within the successive interference cancellation (SIC) procedure, the AP is given the possibility to request retransmissions of signals from selected sensors in a subsequent time slot (TS). In case retransmissions are needed also in the subsequent time slot, the AP postpones the signal detection until all requested signals have been retransmitted making the signal detection a recursive procedure. The number of sensors required to retransmit depends on the order of the processed sensor signals within the SIC procedure. We propose an optimal algorithm based on a QR-decomposition and a depth-first search through all possible decoding orders, which finds the decoding order necessitating a minimum number of retransmissions suitable for zero-forcing (ZF) and minimum mean square error (MMSE) linear reconstruction approaches. Since the computational complexity of the optimal algorithm is high, different suboptimal algorithms with lower computational complexity are proposed for the case of ZFSIC and MMSE-SIC, respectively. The recursive nature of the retransmission procedure may lead to an unlimited detection delay, because the linear reconstruction followed by SIC starts only when no sensor needs a retransmission from the previous TS. By reducing the number of transmitting sensors for a fixed number of receiving antennas the receive diversity of the AP can be exploited, which leads to less retransmissions. Therefore, we propose an optimal transmit policy, which selects the best set of sensors to maximize the system throughput. This optimal transmit policy is found by means of a Markov decision process in combination with dynamic programming.

An Experimental Approach to CDMA and Interference Mitigation was written with the admittedly ambitious intent of filling the gap between communication theory and VLSI implementation, and thus to provide a more general/theoretical approach to the design, development, and testing of a CDMA receiver. As a consequence, the concepts and techniques that are presented turn out to be applicable to a more general kind of digital wireless modems in terms of receiver architecture design and implementation. As the reader will easily find out, the subject of digital modem design and implementation is addressed in the book starting from a theoretical approach (supported by proper bibliographic references), and is followed by application issues, with reference to an ESA experiment assumed as a case study. A complete design flow, from specification to implementation, including testing and final verification is then presented. This leads the reader step-by-step to a thorough understanding of CDMA transmission and detection, and constitutes a practical guidance for the design of VLSI wireless mobile terminals.

The application of Fourier transform (FT) in signal processing and physical sciences has increased in the past decades. Almost all the textbooks on signal processing or physics have a section devoted to the FT theory. For this reason, this book focuses on signal processing and physical sciences. The book chapters are related to fast hybrid recursive FT based on Jacket matrix, acquisition algorithm for global navigation satellite system, determining the sensitivity of output parameters based on FFT, convergence of integrals of products based on Riemann-Lebesgue Lemma function, extending the real and complex number fields for treating the FT, nonmaterial structure, Gabor transform, and chalcopyrite bioleaching. The book provides applications oriented to signal processing and physics written primarily for engineers, mathematicians, physicians and graduate students, will also find it useful as a reference for their research activities.

Expertly unraveling the mysteries and allure of signals, this book explores their profound impact on modern life. From classical techniques to cutting-edge advancements, this comprehensive exploration delves into fundamental concepts such as amplitude, frequency, and phase. With meticulous research and insightful analysis, the author guides readers through topics like Fourier analysis, sampling, quantization, and signal filtering. The book highlights the dynamic relationship between time and frequency domains, statistical signal processing techniques, and the fascinating realm of non-classical signal processing, including wavelet transforms and compressed sensing, and explores diverse applications in audio, speech, image and video processing, biomedical analysis, communications, and sensor fusion. Highlighting emerging trends and future directions, the book illuminates the challenges, opportunities, and potential breakthroughs in signal processing research.

Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology constitutes a breakthrough in the design of wireless communications systems, and is already at the core of several wireless standards. Exploiting multipath scattering, MIMO techniques deliver significant performance enhancements in terms of data transmission rate and interference reduction. This 2007 book is a detailed introduction to the analysis and design of MIMO wireless systems. Beginning with an overview of MIMO technology, the authors then examine the fundamental capacity limits of MIMO systems. Transmitter design, including precoding and space-time coding, is then treated in depth, and the book closes with two chapters devoted to receiver design. Written by a team of leading experts, the book blends theoretical analysis with physical insights, and highlights a range of key design challenges. It can be used as a textbook for advanced courses on wireless communications, and will also appeal to researchers and practitioners working on MIMO wireless systems.

Although the existing layering infrastructure--used globally for designing computers, data networks, and intelligent distributed systems and which connects various local and global communication services--is conceptually correct and pedagogically elegant, it is now well over 30 years old has started create a serious bottleneck. Using Cross-Layer Techniques for Communication Systems: Techniques and Applications explores how cross-layer methods provide ways to escape from the current communications model and overcome the challenges imposed by restrictive boundaries between layers. Written exclusively by well-established researchers, experts, and professional engineers, the book will present basic concepts, address different approaches for solving the cross-layer problem, investigate recent developments in cross-layer problems and solutions, and present the latest applications of the cross-layer in a variety of systems and networks.

A wireless communication system employs a radio frequency (RF) wave to transmit information bearing signals. In modern digital communication systems, sophisticated modulation techniques are developed to modulate information onto an RF carrier waveform, so as to transmit more information. This new book presents signal processing techniques for reducing impairments of analog and RF circuits in wireless communications systems. Engineers, researchers, and students will find full coverage of the topic, including vector modulators, power amplifiers, vector demodulators, group delay distortion in analog/RF filters, digital beamforming networks, and dual polarization systems. Several applications are discussed, including both single carrier and multi-carrier scenarios.