A Novel Approach of Protocol Behavior Identification for TDMA-Based Frequency Hopping Communication

Abstract

Frequency hopping (FH) communication technology is adopted widely in military and civil fields, due to its excellent communication characteristics such as antisearch and anti-interference. Efficient reconnaissance methods of FH communication are becoming a research hotspot. In this paper, a novel reconnaissance approach for FH communication emitters is proposed, by using the TMDA protocol behavior identification. Based on the signalling used in the TDMA protocol, the protocol behavior for FH communication can be specified. These behaviors are usually used for the process controlling of FH communication and network maintenance. Therefore, recognition of FH communication protocol behaviors can be used for emitter intention reasoning indirectly. Simulation results show that the proposed approach is effective and potential for application.