Sequential Decoding on Syndrome Trellises for Nonparametric Detection

Abstract

The following paper adapts the classical Zigangirov-Jelinek algorithm to the decoding of nonbinary block codes under severe mixed jamming. To ensure reliable communications in this scenario we combine reception techniques based on distribution free statistical tests with sequential decoding on syndrome trellises. It will be shown that the proposed approach can ensure relatively high transmission rate with reasonable complexity.

Keywords

• nonparametric detection
• syndrome trellis
• sequential decoding
• decoding complexity