Multistream hybrid in band on channel FM systems for digital audio broadcasting

New approaches to hybrid in band on channel (HIBOC) FM systems for digital audio broadcasting based on multistream transmission methodology and multidescriptive audio coding techniques are introduced in this paper. These ideas combined with a lower per sideband audio coding rate and more powerful channel codes result in robust transmission and graceful degradation in variable interference channels. By also using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing techniques with a nonuniform power profile combined with unequal error protection and sideband time diversity, we arrive at new HIBOC FM schemes with extended coverage and better peak audio quality than previously proposed. The paper provides approximate performance analysis for potential systems including audio coding quality.