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Robust Adaptive Beamforming Algorithm Based on Improved Generalized Linear Combination.

Zhiqi Gao1,2, Ruyu Zuo1,2, Pingping Huang1,2

  • 1College of Information Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot 010080, China.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 12, 2026
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Summary
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This study introduces a robust adaptive beamforming algorithm to overcome performance issues caused by steering vector mismatches and estimation errors. The novel method enhances signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR) significantly, even with limited data.

Keywords:
diagonal loadinggeneralized linear combinationrobust beamformingsingular spectrum analysissteering vector estimation

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Area of Science:

  • Signal Processing
  • Adaptive Systems
  • Array Signal Processing

Background:

  • Conventional adaptive beamforming methods are susceptible to performance degradation due to steering vector mismatches and covariance matrix estimation errors.
  • These limitations hinder reliable signal detection and estimation in complex environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel adaptive robust beamforming algorithm that mitigates the impact of steering vector mismatches and improves performance under limited snapshot conditions.
  • To enhance the signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR) in challenging signal environments.

Main Methods:

  • The proposed algorithm utilizes singular spectrum analysis for noise suppression and constructs a generalized diagonally loaded covariance matrix.
  • It incorporates spatial integration and subspace projection within an angular uncertainty set for accurate direction of arrival estimation and steering vector correction.
  • The method is evaluated against traditional algorithms like SMI, LSMI, and GLC.

Main Results:

  • The proposed adaptive robust beamforming algorithm achieves a 3-5 dB higher output SINR compared to conventional methods under steering vector mismatch.
  • It demonstrates excellent robustness against steering vector mismatch and limited snapshot conditions, reaching near-optimal SINR with only 100 snapshots.
  • Performance improvements are observed across the entire input signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) range.

Conclusions:

  • The improved generalized linear combination (GLC) framework offers a robust solution for adaptive beamforming in the presence of uncertainties.
  • The proposed method significantly enhances beamforming performance and reliability, particularly in scenarios with steering vector mismatches and limited data availability.