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Analysis of a discrete spectrum analyzer for the detection of radio frequency interferenceAs the radio frequency spectrum becomes increasingly overcrowded, interference with mission-critical DSN operations is rising at an alarming rate. To alleviate this problem the DSN is developing a wideband surveillance system for on-site detection and identification of potential sources of radio frequency interference (RFI), which will complement the existing frequency coordination activities. The RFI monitoring system is based on a wideband, multi-look discrete spectrum analyzer operating on fast Fourier transform principles. An extensive general statistical analysis is presented of such spectrum analyzers and derives threshold detection performance formulas for signals of interest. These results are then applied to the design of the RFI spectrum analyzer under development.
Document ID
19770014177
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Levitt, B. K.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
April 15, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: The Deep Space Network
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Accession Number
77N21121
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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