Statistical Characters Analysis of LF Atmospheric Noise

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In low frequency (LF) communication, the main factor of affecting property of LF communication system is the atmospheric noise caused by lightning phenomenon. Amplitude probability distribution of this atmospheric noise is with non-Gaussian characters seriously. Due to influence of various factors, such as occurrence time, physical location and seasons, making analysis of LF atmospheric noise on the receiver communication performance becomes more complex. Therefore, the study of characteristics of atmospheric noise amplitude probability distribution is necessary. In this paper, Firstly, we are on the assumption that the amplitude probability distribution characteristics of atmospheric noise obey Alpha stable distribution; then introduce the Alpha stable distribution model; Finally, we use probability distribution function (pdf) and Quantile-Quantile (Q-Q) plot fitting for Alpha stable distribution according to real LF channel noise data acquired by a high sensitive superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID). Simulation results show the assumption is correct.

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