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Investigating DOA Performance of a Rotated Synthetic Array in the Presence of Speed Error

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Abstract

This paper explores a novel emitter localization concept where a linear antenna array is conformed along the rotating blades of drones. As the blades rotate, the linear array synthesizes a two-dimensional radial array structure, enabling direction-ofarrival (DOA) estimation. A key challenge in this scenario is the presence of angular speed mismatch during rotation, which leads to phase misalignment and geometric distortion of the synthetic aperture. This work analytically derives the Cramer-Rao Lower Bound (CRLB) to quantify how angular speed errors affect DOA performance. Numerical simulations further validate the analysis, showing that angular speed errors could significantly degrade estimation accuracy, especially at moderate-to-high signal-tonoise ratios and in the undersampled regions. These findings underscore the need for precise rotational control or correction mechanisms in blade-mounted antenna systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2025 IEEE Radar Conference, RadarConf 2025
EditorsMarek Rupniewski, Shannon Blunt, Jacek Misiurewicz, Maria Sabrina Greco, Braham Himed
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages1623-1628
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9798331544331
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Event2025 IEEE Radar Conference, RadarConf 2025 - Krakow, Poland
Duration: 4 Oct 20259 Oct 2025

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Radar Conference
ISSN (Print)1097-5764
ISSN (Electronic)2375-5318

Conference

Conference2025 IEEE Radar Conference, RadarConf 2025
Country/TerritoryPoland
CityKrakow
Period4/10/259/10/25

Keywords

  • DOA estimation
  • emitter localization
  • synthetic array

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