A new m-estimator based robust multiuser detection in flat-fading non-gaussian channels

Abstract

We have proposed a new M-estimator based structure for noncoherent demodulation of differentially phase-shift keyed (DPSK) signals transmitted simultaneously via direct sequence code division multiple access (CDMA) flat-fading channel and embedded in impulsive noise. The approach is also corroborated with simulation results to show the efficacy of the proposed detector with the proposed M-estimator in synchronous flat-fading non-Gaussian channels. The gross error sensitivity for the proposed estimator is analyzed. Further, lower bounds for the explosion and implosion breakdown points of the proposed estimator are derived.