A new class of polyphase pseudo-random sequences with a nonlinear generation algorithm for secure radio communication link between unmanned vehicles and dispatch centers of the "smart city"

The article discusses an algorithm for generating a new class of polyphase pseudo-random sequences with a nonlinear generation algorithm for use in secure communication systems with spread spectrum technology. In particular, the proposed sequences are relevant to use for generating signals in a secure command radio link between unmanned vehicles located in different environments, and dispatch centers of the "smart city". An analysis of the existing ensembles and an assessment of their main characteristics are carried out. Namely, the size of the ensemble, which affects the security of the communication system, and the level of maximum emissions of the cross-correlation function. The existing ensembles of polyphase pseudo-random sequences do not simultaneously have satisfactory values of the considered indicators. Therefore, an urgent task is to develop an ensemble that finds a compromise between these two characteristics and has a nonlinear generation algorithm. The essence of the algorithm for the formation of the proposed new class of polyphase pseudo-random sequences is to expand the classical polyphase sequences, for example, Frank, Chu, or Milewski, which have good correlation properties, de Bruijn sequences with a large ensemble and a nonlinear formation algorithm. Comparative analysis of the proposed method for forming a class of polyphase sequences shows the advantage of its use. In particular, an improvement in cross-correlation characteristics and a significant increase in the size of the ensemble of new sequences compared to the original sequences are shown. These properties can be used to increase the structural secrecy of command radio links.