Space-time processing in multiple-access systems

Abstract

The problem of multiuser detection in multipath CDMA channels with a receiver antenna array is considered. The optimal space-time multiuser receiver structure is first outlined, followed by linear space-time multiuser detection methods based on iterative interference cancellation. Blind adaptive space-time multiuser detection techniques are also developed. It is seen that the proposed multiuser space-time processing techniques offer substantial performance gains over the single-user-based methods, especially in a near-far situation.