Blind channel estimation in ZP-OFDM system using new precoding matrix over channels with memory

Abstract

Using a new precoding matrix, a new method for blind channel estimation of OFDM systems with zero padding has been investigated. A single vector of the correlation matrix is employed to obtain the normalized estimated channel vector, and one pilot signal is used to resolve the scalar ambiguity. Two models of OFDM systems have been investigated, and their NMSE and BER results have been compared in various scenarios. In particular conditions, the new precoding matrix offers an advantage over the conventional circulant. To aid in the creation of novel precoding matrices, a proof of the full rank property is stated under some conditions.