Real Time Implementation of SDR based RF Source Detection and Localization in Restricted Area

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This paper implements a multistep RF detection technique in a software defined radio (SDR) platform, that starts by a fast energy detection then go through cyclostationarity feature detection to deal with low detected signals. This combination offers range potential to monitor wider area. The system relies on the received signal strength indication (RSSI) measurements to estimate the distance between the sensing system and the detected RF source. General-purpose SDR platforms offer more flexibility and cost efficiency, compared to dedicated localisation systems. It enables providing an embedded standalone system able to detect RF signals and to estimate the polar coordinates of the emitting source. Through experiments, we prove the validity of the proposed system for real applications. Spectrum Sensing Software Defined Radio Energy Detection Cyclostationary Feature Detection Full Text Cite Share Download PDF Status: Published Journal Publication published 28 Sep, 2023 Read the published version in Telecommunication Systems → Version 1 posted Reviewers agreed at journal 22 Aug, 2022 Reviewers invited by journal 10 Aug, 2022 Editor assigned by journal 28 Jun, 2022 First submitted to journal 21 Jun, 2022 You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. We do this by developing innovative software and high quality services for the global research community. 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