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In this work, we first describe a framework for the application of Reinforcement Learning (RL) control to a radar system that operates in a congested spectral setting. We then compare the utility of several RL algorithms through a…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2020-06-24 Charles E. Thornton , R. Michael Buehrer , Anthony F. Martone , Kelly D. Sherbondy

Inverse reinforcement learning (IRL) deals with estimating an agent's utility function from its actions. In this paper, we consider how an agent can hide its strategy and mitigate an adversarial IRL attack; we call this inverse IRL (I-IRL).…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2022-05-24 Kunal Pattanayak , Vikram Krishnamurthy , Christopher Berry

This paper introduces and analyzes the concept of a cognitive inverse synthetic aperture radar (ISAR) ensuring spectral compatibility in crowded electromagnetic environments. In such a context, the proposed approach alternates between…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-07-14 Massimo Rosamilia , Augusto Aubry , Alessio Balleri , Antonio De Maio , Marco Martorella

The concept of cognitive radar (CR) enables radar systems to achieve intelligent adaption to a changeable environment with feedback facility from receiver to transmitter. However, the implementation of CR in a fast-changing environment…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-10-08 Pengfei Liu , Yimin Liu , Tianyao Huang , Yuxiang Lu , Xiqin Wang

Designing a cognitive radar system capable of adapting its parameters is challenging, particularly when tasked with tracking a ballistic missile throughout its entire flight. In this work, we focus on proposing adaptive algorithms that…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-10-15 Thulasi Tholeti , Avinash Rangarajan , Sheetal Kalyani

We present a cognitive prototype that demonstrates a colocated, frequency-division-multiplexed, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) radar which implements both temporal and spatial sub-Nyquist sampling. The signal is sampled and recovered…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2019-06-17 Kumar Vijay Mishra , Yonina C. Eldar , Eli Shoshan , Moshe Namer , Maxim Meltsin

A sequential decision process in which an adaptive radar system repeatedly interacts with a finite-state target channel is studied. The radar is capable of passively sensing the spectrum at regular intervals, which provides side information…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2021-10-15 Charles E. Thornton , R. Michael Buehrer , Anthony F. Martone

Cognitive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) radar is capable of adjusting system parameters adaptively by sensing and learning in complex dynamic environment. Beamforming performance of MIMO radar is guided by both beamforming weight…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-03-05 Weitong Zhai , Xiangrong Wang , Syed A. Hamza , Moeness G. Amin

A cognitive beamforming algorithm for colocated MIMO radars, based on Reinforcement Learning (RL) framework, is proposed. We analyse an RL-based optimization protocol that allows the MIMO radar, i.e. the \textit{agent}, to iteratively sense…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2018-11-07 Li Wang , Stefano Fortunati , Maria Sabrina Greco , Fulvio Gini

New generation of radar systems will need to coexist with other radio frequency (RF) systems, anticipating their behavior and reacting appropriately to avoid interference. In light of this requirement, this paper designs, implements, and…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-03-23 Mohammad Alaee-Kerahroodi , Ehsan Raei , Sumit Kumar , Bhavani Shankar Mysore Rama Rao

We model a radar network as an adversarial bandit problem, where the environment pre-selects reward sequences for each of several actions available to the network. This excludes environments which vary rewards in response to the learner's…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-10-26 William W. Howard , R. M. Buehrer , Anthony Martone

The time allocation problem in multi-function cognitive radar systems focuses on the trade-off between scanning for newly emerging targets and tracking the previously detected targets. We formulate this as a multi-objective optimization…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2025-06-27 Ziyang Lu , Subodh Kalia , M. Cenk Gursoy , Chilukuri K. Mohan , Pramod K. Varshney

This paper deals with the design of non-coherent jamming strategies capable of ensuring spectral compatibility with friendly radio frequency (RF) emitters. The goal is achieved via a cognitive approach, which, after recognizing the presence…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-11-12 Massimo Rosamilia , Augusto Aubry , Vincenzo Carotenuto , Antonio De Maio

With new applications for radar networks such as automotive control or indoor localization, the need for spectrum sharing and general interoperability is expected to rise. This paper describes the application of multi-player bandit…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2021-02-02 William W. Howard , Charles E. Thornton , Anthony F. Martone , R. Michael Buehrer

Due to the recent developments in the field of full-duplex radios and cognitive radios, a new class of reactive jamming attacks has gained attention wherein an adversary transmits jamming energy over the victim's frequency band and also…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2025-04-16 Soumita Hazra , J. Harshan

Cognitive Radar Networks were proposed by Simon Haykin in 2006 to address problems with large legacy radar implementations - primarily, single-point vulnerabilities and lack of adaptability. This work proposes to leverage the adaptability…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-10-27 William W. Howard , Samuel R. Shebert , Benjamin H. Kirk , R. Michael Buehrer

We investigate cooperative radar and communications signaling. Each system typically considers the other system a source of interference. Consequently, the traditional solution is to isolate the two systems spectrally or spatially. By…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2014-09-25 Alex R. Chiriyath , Bryan Paul , Daniel W. Bliss

Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) has recently been considered as a promising approach to save spectrum resources and reduce hardware cost. Meanwhile, as information security becomes increasingly more critical issue, government…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-02-15 Mianyi Zhang , Yinghui He , Yunlong Cai , Guanding Yu , Naofal Al-Dhahir

Underutilized wireless channel is a waste of spectral resource. Eavesdropping compromises data secrecy. How to overcome the two problems with one solution? In this paper, we propose a spectrum sharing model that defends against…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-09-21 Yee-Loo Foo

We present the design and hardware implementation of a radar prototype that demonstrates the principle of a sub-Nyquist collocated multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) radar. The setup allows sampling in both spatial and spectral domains…