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RF Steganography via LFM Chirp Radar Signals
IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems
  • Zhiping Zhang, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • Yang Qu, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • Michael J. Nowak
  • John Ellinger
  • Michael C. Wicks
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2018
Abstract

A novel radio frequency (RF) steganography scheme is proposed to hide digital communication in linear frequency modulation (LFM) radar signals. This joint radar/communication waveform serves two purposes simultaneously: it performs as the original radar waveform, and it provides a covert communication to legitimate receivers. The proposed RF steganography scheme hides digitally modulated communication information inside an LFM radar signal to prevent enemy from detecting the existence of such hidden information via a new modulation and variable symbol duration design.

DOI
10.1109/TAES.2017.2776698
Citation Information
Zhiping Zhang, Yang Qu, Zhiqiang Wu, Michael J. Nowak, et al.. "RF Steganography via LFM Chirp Radar Signals" IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems Vol. 54 Iss. 3 (2018) p. 1221 - 1236 ISSN: 00189251
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/zhiqiang_wu/55/