Systems and methods for synchronize word correlation

A system, comprising:

• a processor;
• a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising programming instructions that are configured to cause the processor to implement a method for synchronize word correlation, wherein the programming instructions comprise instructions to:
• obtain first values that each indicate a likelihood or probability that a respective timeslot in a symbol timing window of a carrier wave is meant or expected to include energy;
• multiply the first values respectively by correlation coefficients to produce a plurality of products, wherein at least one of the correlation coefficients comprises a negative coefficient value;
• generate a correlation value by combining the products together;
• determine whether a synchronization word has been detected with a given amount of likelihood based on the correlation value;
• and
• cause symbol timing synchronization at a receiver when a determination is made that the synchronization word has been detected with the given amount of likelihood based on the correlation value.