Numerical characterisation of quasi-orthogonal piecewise linear frequency modulated waveforms

Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the Doppler tolerance and isolation properties of five different sets of piecewise linear frequency modulated (PLFM) waveform triplets consisting of a combination of LFM subchirps. Different combinations of PLFM signals are used to produce waveforms with the same time-bandwidth product and optimise them with respect to isolation. The performance of the proposed waveforms are numerically investigated and a comparison between sets is presented. Results confirm that the waveforms have quasi-orthogonal properties and exhibit a degree of Doppler tolerance.