Carrier Synchronization for DVB-S2 systems in a Rician mobile environment

The second generation standard for Digital Video Broadcasting via Satellite (DVB-S2) which was designed for fixed terminals is being considered for the delivery of broadband services to mobile platforms (such as airplanes, ships and trains). In this paper, we investigate the existing frequency synchronization algorithms that were proposed for DVB-S2 fixed terminals, in the specified mobile environment. Based on the simulation results obtained, a new algorithm is proposed to enhance frequency synchronization performance for DVB-S2 in the mobile channel. © 2007 by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc. All rights reserved