Research and Analysis of Autocorrelation Functions of Code Sequences Formed on the Basis of Monocyclic Quasi-Orthogonal Matrices

Abstract

Introduction: Barker codes representing binary sequences (codes) of finite lengths 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11 and 13 are widely used in solving the problem of increasing the noise immunity of radar channels. However, the code sequences for n > 13 are unknown. Sequences derived from quasi-orthogonal Mersenne matrices also have not been used for these purposes.Purpose: Studying the ways to compress a complex modulated signal by Mersenne sequences obtained from the first rows of a monocyclic quasi-orthogonal Mersenne matrix, as an alternative to Barker codes.Results:It has been found out that the characteristics of autocorrelation functions for Mersenne codes 3, 7 and 11 exceed those for Barker codes. This is a basis for ensuring greater noise immunity of probing signals in radar channels, as well as for increasing the probability of their correct detection, proving the expediency of their application for amplitude and phase modulation of radio signals.Practical relevance:The obtained results allow you to increase the compression characteristics in radar systems when solving the problem of detecting targets under noise and interference. The wide application of Barker codes of length 3, 7 and 11 in digital data transmission systems provides a special interest in similar Mersenne codes when implementing noise-resistant data transmission in radio channels in a complex electromagnetic environment. Discussion: An unresolved problem is the non-symmetry of elements in a coding Mersenne sequence. This problem can be solved either by special synthesis of a phase-modulated signal or by finding new approaches to their compression.