The Journal of China Universities of Posts and Telecommunications ›› 2024, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (5): 12-22.doi: 10.19682/j.cnki.1005-8885.2024.0022

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Recognition of LPI radar signal based on dual efficient network

  

  • Received:2023-10-23 Revised:2024-03-27 Online:2024-10-31 Published:2024-10-31

Abstract:

Addressing the issue of low pulse identification rates for low probability of intercept ( LPI) radar signals under low signal-to-noise ratio ( SNR) conditions, this paper aims to investigate a new method in the field of deep learning to recognize modulation types of LPI radar signals efficiently. A novel algorithm combining dual efficient network ( DEN) and non-local means ( NLM) denoising was proposed for the identification and selection of LPI radar signals. Time-domain signals for 12 radar modulation types were simulated, adding Gaussian white noise at various SNRs to replicate complex electronic countermeasure scenarios. On this basis, the noisy radar signals undergo Choi-Williams distribution ( CWD ) time-frequency transformation, converting the signals into two- dimensional (2D) time-frequency images ( TFIs). The TFIs are then denoised using the NLM algorithm. Finally, the denoised data is fed into the designed DEN for training and testing, with the selection results output through a softmax classifier. Simulation results demonstrate that at an SNR of - 8 dB, the algorithm can achieve a recognition accuracy of 97.22% for LPI radar signals, exhibiting excellent performance under low SNR conditions. Comparative demonstrations prove that the DEN has good robustness and generalization performance under conditions of small sample sizes. This research provides a novel and effective solution for further improving the accuracy of identification and selection of LPI radar signals.

Key words:

Choi-Williams distribution ( CWD), dual efficient network ( DEN), low probability of intercept ( LPI) radar signals, non-local means ( NLM) denoising


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