Deep Learning-Based Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radio Applications

In order for cognitive radios to identify and take advantage of unused frequency bands, spectrum sensing is essential. Conventional techniques for spectrum sensing rely on extracting features from received signals at specific locations. However, convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and recurrent neu...

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Main Authors: Sara E. Abdelbaset, Hossam M. Kasem, Ashraf A. Khalaf, Amr H. Hussein, Ahmed A. Kabeel
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
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Hossam M. Kasem
Ashraf A. Khalaf
Amr H. Hussein
Ahmed A. Kabeel
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description In order for cognitive radios to identify and take advantage of unused frequency bands, spectrum sensing is essential. Conventional techniques for spectrum sensing rely on extracting features from received signals at specific locations. However, convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and recurrent neural networks (RNNs) have recently demonstrated promise in improving the precision and efficacy of spectrum sensing. Our research introduces a groundbreaking approach to spectrum sensing by leveraging convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to significantly advance the precision and effectiveness of identifying unused frequency bands. We treat spectrum sensing as a classification task and train our model with diverse signal types and noise data, enabling unparalleled adaptability to novel signals. Our method surpasses traditional techniques such as the maximum–minimum eigenvalue ratio-based and frequency domain entropy-based methods, showcasing superior performance and adaptability. In particular, our CNN-based approach demonstrates exceptional accuracy, even outperforming established methods when faced with additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN).
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spelling doaj-art-ce093fd5db56412b9b947e9dbb3fb4262024-12-27T14:52:24ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202024-12-012424790710.3390/s24247907Deep Learning-Based Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radio ApplicationsSara E. Abdelbaset0Hossam M. Kasem1Ashraf A. Khalaf2Amr H. Hussein3Ahmed A. Kabeel4Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering Department, Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology, New Damietta 34517, EgyptElectronics and Communications Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, Tanta 31511, EgyptElectronics and Electrical Communication Department, Faculty of Engineering, AL Menya University, Minia 61519, EgyptElectronics and Communications Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, Tanta 31511, EgyptElectronics and Communication Department, Faculty of Engineering, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa 35511, EgyptIn order for cognitive radios to identify and take advantage of unused frequency bands, spectrum sensing is essential. Conventional techniques for spectrum sensing rely on extracting features from received signals at specific locations. However, convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and recurrent neural networks (RNNs) have recently demonstrated promise in improving the precision and efficacy of spectrum sensing. Our research introduces a groundbreaking approach to spectrum sensing by leveraging convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to significantly advance the precision and effectiveness of identifying unused frequency bands. We treat spectrum sensing as a classification task and train our model with diverse signal types and noise data, enabling unparalleled adaptability to novel signals. Our method surpasses traditional techniques such as the maximum–minimum eigenvalue ratio-based and frequency domain entropy-based methods, showcasing superior performance and adaptability. In particular, our CNN-based approach demonstrates exceptional accuracy, even outperforming established methods when faced with additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN).https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/24/7907convolutional neural networksdeep learningspectrum sensingcognitive radio
spellingShingle Sara E. Abdelbaset
Hossam M. Kasem
Ashraf A. Khalaf
Amr H. Hussein
Ahmed A. Kabeel
Deep Learning-Based Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radio Applications
Sensors
convolutional neural networks
deep learning
spectrum sensing
cognitive radio
title Deep Learning-Based Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radio Applications
title_full Deep Learning-Based Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radio Applications
title_fullStr Deep Learning-Based Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radio Applications
title_full_unstemmed Deep Learning-Based Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radio Applications
title_short Deep Learning-Based Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radio Applications
title_sort deep learning based spectrum sensing for cognitive radio applications
topic convolutional neural networks
deep learning
spectrum sensing
cognitive radio
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/24/7907
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