Learning-Based One-Bit Direction of Arrival Estimation with Mutual Coupling
摘要
This paper investigates the advantages of learning-based approaches over classical methods and introduces a novel data-driven framework for Direction of Arrival (DOA) estimation. The proposed neural network architecture uniquely integrates a modified deep unfolding block in a well-established structure, tailored for resource-constrained one-bit hardware environments. The study also evaluates these approaches under mutual coupling, a prevalent real-world impairment. Focusing on one-bit quantization, the proposed method addresses the need for reduced system complexity and power consumption, providing clear benefits for power-efficient, cost-effective, and hardware-limited applications such as massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems and automotive radars. The performance of the proposed approach is compared against both conventional and robust state-of-the-art algorithms. Simulation results demonstrate enhanced robustness at various signal-to-noise ratios under both ideal and mutual coupled conditions.