SNR Classification Using Multiple CNNs

Noise estimation is essential in today wireless systems
for power control, adaptive modulation, interference suppression and
quality of service. Deep learning (DL) has already been applied in the
physical layer for modulation and signal classifications. Unacceptably
low accuracy of less than 50% is found to undermine traditional
application of DL classification for SNR prediction. In this paper,
we use divide-and-conquer algorithm and classifier fusion method
to simplify SNR classification and therefore enhances DL learning
and prediction. Specifically, multiple CNNs are used for classification
rather than a single CNN. Each CNN performs a binary classification
of a single SNR with two labels: less than, greater than or equal.
Together, multiple CNNs are combined to effectively classify over a
range of SNR values from −20 ≤ SNR ≤ 32 dB.We use pre-trained
CNNs to predict SNR over a wide range of joint channel parameters
including multiple Doppler shifts (0, 60, 120 Hz), power-delay
profiles, and signal-modulation types (QPSK,16QAM,64-QAM). The
approach achieves individual SNR prediction accuracy of 92%,
composite accuracy of 70% and prediction convergence one order
of magnitude faster than that of traditional estimation.




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