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Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) are capable of beneficially ameliorating the propagation environment by appropriately controlling the passive reflecting elements. To extend the coverage area, the concept of simultaneous…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2023-06-16 Qingchao Li , Mohammed El-Hajjar , Yanshi Sun , Ibrahim Hemadeh , Arman Shojaeifard , Yuanwei Liu , Lajos Hanzo

Non-terrestrial communications have emerged as a key enabler for seamless connectivity in the upcoming generation networks. This kind of network can support high data rate communications among aerial platforms (i.e., unmanned aerial…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2021-09-06 Jia Ye , Jingping Qiao , Abla Kammoun , Mohamed-Slim Alouini

Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) constitute a promising performance enhancement for next-generation (NG) wireless networks in terms of enhancing both their spectrum efficiency (SE) and energy efficiency (EE). We conceive a system…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-04-06 Tianwei Hou , Yuanwei Liu , Zhengyu Song , Xin Sun , Yue Chen , Lajos HanzoE

In this paper, we investigate reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-assisted communication systems which involve a fixed-antenna base station (BS) and a mobile user (MU) that is equipped with fluid antenna system (FAS). Specifically, the…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-07-12 Junteng Yao , Xiazhi Lai , Kangda Zhi , Tuo Wu , Ming Jin , Cunhua Pan , Maged Elkashlan , Chau Yuen , Kai-Kit Wong

On the one hand, Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RISs) emerge as a promising solution to meet the demand for higher data rates, improved coverage, and efficient spectrum utilization. On the other hand, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs)…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2023-10-26 Muhammad Ali Jamshed , Aryan Kaushik , Mesut Toka , Wonjae Shin , Muhammad Zeeshan Shakir , Soumya P. Dash , Davide Dardari

It is anticipated that integrating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs), resulting in RIS-assisted UAV networks, will offer improved network connectivity against node failures for the beyond 5G…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2023-08-10 Mohammed S. Al-Abiad , Mohammad Javad-Kalbasi , Shahrokh Valaee

This paper proposes a three-dimensional (3D) satellite-terrestrial communication network assisted with reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs). Using stochastic geometry models, we present an original framework to derive tractable yet…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-05-22 Islam M. Tanash , Risto Wichman

Integrated terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (ITNTNs) are envisioned as a key paradigm for sixth-generation (6G) wireless systems, enabling seamless global connectivity. In this paper, we investigate a dual-aerial active…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-04-15 Vangara Saiprudhvi , Keshav Singh , Hariharan Subramaniyam , Chih-Peng Li

Reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) has emerged as a promising technology in both terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) due to its ability to manipulate wireless environments for better connectivity. Significant studies have…

Emerging Technologies · Computer Science 2024-09-24 Wali Ullah Khan , Asad Mahmood , Muhammad Ali Jamshed , Eva Lagunas , Manzoor Ahmed , Symeon Chatzinotas

Reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) is considered as a promising solution for next-generation wireless communication networks due to a variety of merits, e.g., customizing the communication environment. Therefore, deploying multiple…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-02-09 Mengbing Liu , Chongwen Huang , Marco Di Renzo , Merouane Debbah , Chau Yuen

This paper studies a high-altitude platform (HAP) network supported by reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs). The practical irregular placement of HAPs and RISs is modeled using homogeneous Poisson point processes, while buildings that…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-06-19 Islam M. Tanash , Ayush Kumar Dwivedi , Taneli Riihonen

Reliable and resilient communication is essential for disaster recovery and emergency response, yet terrestrial infrastructure often fails during large-scale natural disasters. This paper proposes a High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-03-19 Bilal Karaman , Ilhan Basturk , Engin Zeydan , Ferdi Kara , Esra Aycan Beyazit , Sezai Taskin , Halim Yanikomeroglu

Innovative reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) technologies are rising and recognized as promising candidates to enhance 6G and beyond wireless communication systems. RISs acquire the ability to manipulate electromagnetic signals,…

Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) are expected to make future 6G networks more connected and resilient against node failures, due to their ability to introduce controllable phase-shifts onto impinging electromagnetic waves and…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2023-08-22 Mohammed S. Al-Abiad , Mohammad Javad-Kalbasi , Shahrokh Valaee

In satellite-to-ground communication, ensuring reliable and efficient connectivity poses significant challenges. The reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) offers a promising solution due to its ability to manipulate wireless propagation…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-11-07 Xingchen Liu , Liuxun Xue , Shu Sun , Meixia Tao

The increasing demand for Internet of Things (IoT) applications has accelerated the need for robust resource allocation in sixth-generation (6G) networks. In this paper, we propose a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-assisted upper…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-02-03 Muddasir Rahim , Soumaya Cherkaoui

Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) enable smart wireless environments by dynamically controlling signal propagation to enhance communication and localization. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can act as flying base stations and thus,…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-11-11 Anupam Mondal , Priyadarshi Mukherjee , Sasthi C. Ghosh

This work explores the deployment of active reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (A-RIS) in integrated terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (TN-NTN) while utilizing coordinated multipoint non-orthogonal multiple access (CoMP-NOMA). Our…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-01-14 Muhammad Ahmed Mohsin , Hassan Rizwan , Muhammad Jazib , Muhammad Iqbal , Muhammad Bilal , Tabinda Ashraf , Muhammad Farhan Khan , Jen-Yi Pan

Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) have recently attracted interest for non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), especially for improving satellite communication performance. However, RIS-assisted urban NTN designs that jointly support…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-04-22 Muhammad Khalil , Ke Wang , Jinho Choi

This paper presents a physics-based channel modeling and optimization framework for reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-assisted downlink multi-user multiple-input single-output (MU-MISO) communication systems in site-specific…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-03-24 Ziqi Liu , Wei Yu , Sean Victor Hum