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In this work, we explore the potential benefits of deploying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as aerial base stations (ABSs) with sub-6GHz band and small cells terrestrial base stations (TBSs) with millimeter wave (mmWave) band in a hybrid…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2021-02-10 Cunzhuo Zhao , Yuanwei Liu , Yunlong Cai , Minjian Zhao , Zhiguo Ding

In this paper, the problem of maximizing the sum of data rates of all users in an intelligent reflecting surface (IRS)-assisted millimeter wave multicast multiple-input multiple-output communication system is studied. In the considered…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2022-08-16 Songling Zhang , Zhaohui Yang , Mingzhe Chen , Danpu Liu , Kai-Kit Wong , H. Vincent Poor

This paper investigates robust secure communications in a near-field integrated sensing, communication, and powering (ISCAP) system, in which the base station (BS) is equipped with an extremely large-scale antenna array (ELAA). In this…

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Drones are envisaged as an important part of the future 6G systems. With the possibility of their fast deployment they provide additional connectivity options in form of a hotspot. However, typically in such a use case they require…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-03-11 Salim Janji , Paweł Sroka

Movable-antennas (MAs) are revolutionizing spatial signal processing by providing flexible beamforming in next-generation wireless systems. This paper investigates an MA-empowered autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) system in low-altitude…

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Despite the widespread deployment of terrestrial networks, providing reliable communication services to remote areas and maintaining connectivity during emergencies remains challenging. Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations offer…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-09-17 Zifan Lang , Guixia Liu , Geng Sun , Jiahui Li , Jiacheng Wang , Weijie Yuan , Dusit Niyato , Dong In Kim

In this paper, we consider a wireless powered communication network (WPCN) consisting of a multi-antenna hybrid access point (HAP) that transfers wireless energy to and receives sensing data from a cluster of low-power wireless devices…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2017-07-12 Lina Yuan , Suzhi Bi , Shengli Zhang , Xiaohui Lin , Hui Wang

High-speed railway (HSR) communications are pivotal for ensuring rail safety, operations, maintenance, and delivering passenger information services. The high speed of trains creates rapidly time-varying wireless channels, increases the…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-07-08 Wen Li , Wei Chen , Shiyue Wang , Yuanyuan Zhang , Michail Matthaiou , Bo Ai

In this paper, we consider a multihop wireless sensor network (WSN) with multiple relay nodes for each hop where the amplify-and-forward (AF) scheme is employed. We present a strategy to jointly design the linear receiver and the power…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2013-03-18 T. Wang , R. C. de Lamare , A. Schmeink

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-enabled communication is a promising technology to extend coverage and enhance throughput for traditional terrestrial wireless communication systems. In this paper, we consider a UAV-enabled wireless sensor…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2020-02-25 Jingwei Zhang , Yong Zeng , Rui Zhang

Reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-assisted aerial non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) offer a promising paradigm for enhancing wireless communications in the era of 6G and beyond. By integrating RIS with aerial platforms such as unmanned…

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This paper investigates a movable-antenna (MA) array empowered integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) over low-altitude platform (LAP) system to support low-altitude economy (LAE) applications. In the considered system, an unmanned…

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High altitude platforms (HAPs) are emerging as a key enabler for 6G coverage, yet limited energy must be split between propulsion and communications. Most prior HAP studies ignore propulsion power or rely on surrogates that miss…

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Despite the significant attention that aerial base stations (ABSs) have received recently, their practical implementation is severely weakened by their limited endurance due to the battery constraints of drones. To overcome this fundamental…

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This paper proposes a new three-dimensional (3D) wireless passive relaying system enabled by aerial IRS (AIRS). Compared to the conventional terrestrial IRS, AIRS enjoys more deployment flexibility as well as wider-range signal reflection,…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-11-30 Haiquan Lu , Yong Zeng , Shi Jin , Rui Zhang

In this paper, we study multibeam satellite secure communication through physical (PHY) layer security techniques, i.e., joint power control and beamforming. By first assuming that the Channel State Information (CSI) is available and the…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2015-03-19 Jiang Lei , Zhu Han , M. A. Vázquez-Castro , Are Hjørungnes

In keeping with the rapid development of communication technology, a new communication structure is required in a next-generation communication system. In particular, research using High Altitude Platform (HAP) or Unmanned Aerial…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-10-19 Hyunsoo Lee , Haemin Lee , Soyi Jung , Joongheon Kim

In this paper, we investigate a fluid antenna relay (FAR)-assisted communication system with hybrid relaying scheme selection. By leveraging statistical channel state information (CSI) and distribution characteristics of fluid antenna…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-01-21 Ruopeng Xu , Songling Zhang , Zhaohui Yang , Mingzhe Chen , Zhaoyang Zhang , Kai-Kit Wong

The space communications industry is challenged to develop a technology that can deliver broadband services to user terminals equipped with miniature antennas, such as handheld devices. One potential solution to establish links with ground…

Among many envisaged drivers for the sixth generation, one is from the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals 2030 to eliminate digital inequality. Remote coverage in sparsely populated areas, difficult terrains, or emergency…

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