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Xiaofei Zhang¹, Min Zhou, Jianfeng Li

¹College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China. fei_zxf@163.com

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This study introduces a new blind two-dimensional direction of arrival (2D-DOA) estimation algorithm using the PARALIND model for acoustic vector-sensor arrays. The method improves angle estimation accuracy, even for closely spaced sources, and works with arbitrary array configurations.

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Area of Science:

Signal Processing
Acoustics
Array Signal Processing

Background:

Acoustic vector-sensor arrays are crucial for determining sound source locations.
Estimating the direction of arrival (DOA) in acoustic systems presents challenges, especially with coherent sources and unknown array geometries.
Existing methods like Forward-Backward Spatial Smoothing (FBSS) Estimation of Signal Parameters via Rotational Invariance Technique (ESPRIT) have limitations in performance and array flexibility.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel blind coherent two-dimensional direction of arrival (2D-DOA) estimation algorithm for acoustic vector-sensor arrays.
To leverage the Parallel Profiles with Linear Dependencies (PARALIND) model for improved DOA estimation.
To address the limitations of conventional algorithms regarding array geometry and source spacing.

Main Methods:

The study integrates the PARALIND decomposition approach with acoustic vector-sensor array parameter estimation.
A blind coherent 2D-DOA estimation algorithm is proposed for arbitrarily spaced arrays with unknown locations.
The algorithm achieves automatically paired azimuth and elevation angles and estimates the correlated matrix of sources.

Main Results:

The proposed algorithm demonstrates superior angle estimation performance compared to conventional methods, particularly for closely spaced sources.
It effectively handles coherent and incoherent angle estimation for acoustic vector-sensor arrays.
The algorithm is applicable to arbitrary array configurations, overcoming limitations of fixed-geometry methods.

Conclusions:

The developed PARALIND-based algorithm offers a significant advancement in blind coherent 2D-DOA estimation for acoustic vector-sensor arrays.
Its enhanced performance and flexibility make it a valuable tool for various acoustic sensing applications.
Simulation results confirm the algorithm's effectiveness and robustness.