SYNCHRONIZATION OF SDR-RECEIVERS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF DIRECTION FINDING OF RADIO EMISSION SOURCES

  • Van Hai Nguyen Le Quy Don Technical University
  • Tien Thai Nguyen Le Quy Don Technical University
Keywords: Direction finding, SDR-receiver, synchronization.

Abstract

The algorithm of synchronization of independent SDR-receivers intended for direction finding of radio
emission sources is considered. The device has been implemented and the synchronization algorithm has been
tested

Author Biographies

Van Hai Nguyen, Le Quy Don Technical University

PhD

Tien Thai Nguyen, Le Quy Don Technical University

PhD

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Published
2022-02-17
How to Cite
Nguyen, Van Hai, and Tien Thai Nguyen. 2022. “SYNCHRONIZATION OF SDR-RECEIVERS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF DIRECTION FINDING OF RADIO EMISSION SOURCES”. EurasianUnionScientists, February, 03-08. https://fizmat-tech.euroasia-science.ru/index.php/Euroasia/article/view/797.