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Opportunistic Network-Level ISAC with Cooperative Sensing: A Meta-Distribution Analysis

Signal Processing 2026-04-08 v1

Abstract

We propose a cooperative sensing framework for mmWave ISAC networks in which a target is sensed by its nearest BS while opportunistically exploiting bistatic echoes from neighboring BSs. Cooperation requires no dedicated resources or exchange of sensing results, and is realized via non-coherent echo-power combining. Using stochastic geometry, we characterize sensing/communication coverage and rates and, for the first time, the cooperative sensing meta-distribution to quantify reliability across targets. Results show substantial sensing gains with limited communication loss and improved high-reliability tail, increasing the fraction of targets meeting stringent reliability guarantees crucial for safety-critical applications.

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@article{arxiv.2604.06069,
  title  = {Opportunistic Network-Level ISAC with Cooperative Sensing: A Meta-Distribution Analysis},
  author = {Yasser Nabil and Hesham ElSawy and Hossam S. Hassanein},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2604.06069},
  year   = {2026}
}

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Submitted to IEEE for possible publication

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