Spectrum sensing and modulation recognition using a novel CNN Deep Learning model and Learning transfer technique

The misuse of frequency bands leads to a spectrum shortage. The cognitive radio appears as a natural solution to this problem. A good exploitation of the frequency spectrum starts with a good detection through various techniques, each with its advantages and limitations. In this paper we worked on improving the accuracy of spectrum sensing by developing a new cnn model and the transfer learning of data, also we used the automatic modulation recognition technique to insure the previous knowledge of data witch helped in improving the quality of detection and the performance of the cnn model. our method is based on three aspects entitled aspect1, aspect2 and aspect3. In aspect1 we trained the model to preform the modulation recognition with 11 classes. In aspect2 the model was trained with tow classes an performed the spectrum sensing. In aspect 3 we used the pre-trained model from aspect1 to perform the spectrum sensing with data from aspect2.We trained the model with many types of signals from the dataset RadioML2016.10a as well as noise data that we generated. We also use transfer learning strategies to improve the performance of the sensing model. The results show that we were able to achieve maximum accuracy of 97.22% for the sensing and 99 % for the modulation classification as best accuracy which is very competitive and better than many other proposed techniques.