Research and investigate signal processing techniques to help improve Low Probability of Intercept signal detection and characterization, particularly in low SNR environments.  Prefer using Time-Frequency Distribution, Reassignment Method, and Hough Transform signal processing techniques - though other techniques, if shown to be effective, can be utilized as well. 

 

 

D. Stevens, S. Schuckers, “Low Probability of Intercept Frequency Hopping Signal Characterization Comparison Using the Spectrogram and the Scalogram,” Global Journal of Researches in Engineering, Volume 16, Issue 2 Version 1.0, Apr 2016, pp. 1-13.

 

D. Stevens, S. Schuckers, “Detection and Parameter Extraction of Low Probability of Intercept Radar Signals Using the Hough Transform,” Global Journal of Researches in Engineering, Volume 15, Issue 6, Version 1.0, Nov 2015, pp. 9-25.

 

D. Stevens, S. Schuckers, “Analysis of Low Probability of Intercept Radar Signals Using the Reassignment Method,” American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Mar 2015, pp. 26-47.

 

key words

Time-Frequency Distributions; Reassignment Method; Hough Transform; Signal Processing; Low Probability of Intercept Signals; Signal Detection; Signal Characterization; Digital Intercept Receiver; Low SNR

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants

Additional Benefits

Relocation

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