Misspecified Cramér-Rao Bound for Terahertz Automotive Radar Range Estimation

Moshe Levy-Israel, Joseph Tabrikian, Igal Bilik

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Abstract

High-resolution information about a host vehicle's surroundings is essential for autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). This requires radar systems with high-resolution range, Doppler, azimuth, and elevation capabilities. Terahertz (THz) frequency band radar systems could provide nearly-optical resolution while compact and lightweight. However, frequency-selective range-dependent attenuation of the THz propagation channel challenges the implementation of automotive radars at this frequency band. Estimating the parameters of the THz channel can be computationally complex. Therefore, a flat channel model is conventionally considered for the THz radar range estimator. This work investigates the influence of this assumption on the THz radar range performance estimation via the misspecified Cramér-Rao bound (MCRB). The ability of the proposed approach to evaluate the influence of the frequency-selective misspecification on the radar range estimation accuracy and detection range is evaluated via simulations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication31st European Signal Processing Conference, EUSIPCO 2023 - Proceedings
PublisherEuropean Signal Processing Conference, EUSIPCO
Pages815-819
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9789464593600
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2023
Event31st European Signal Processing Conference, EUSIPCO 2023 - Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 4 Sep 20238 Sep 2023

Publication series

NameEuropean Signal Processing Conference
ISSN (Print)2219-5491

Conference

Conference31st European Signal Processing Conference, EUSIPCO 2023
Country/TerritoryFinland
CityHelsinki
Period4/09/238/09/23

Keywords

  • Automotive radar
  • MCRB
  • THz radar
  • frequency-selective propagation
  • range estimation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Signal Processing
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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