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Integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) has been deemed as a key technology for the sixth generation (6G) wireless communications systems. In this paper, we explore the inherent clustered nature of wireless users and design a…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-03-27 Bo Lin , Chuanbin Zhao , Feifei Gao , Geoffrey Ye Li

Sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks are expected not only to provide high-speed connectivity but also to support reliable sensing capabilities, giving rise to the integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) paradigm. To enable higher…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-07-08 Fan Zhang , Tianqi Mao , Mingkun Li , Meng Hua , Jinshu Chen , Christos Masouros , Zhaocheng Wang

The integration of Smart Surfaces in 6G communication networks, also dubbed as Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RISs), is a promising paradigm change gaining significant attention given its disruptive features. RISs are a key enabler in…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-03-31 Guillermo Encinas-Lago , Francesco Devoti , Marco Rossanese , Vincenzo Sciancalepore , Marco Di Renzo , Xavier Costa-Pérez

Tightly integrated low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications and terrestrial integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) are expected to be key novel aspects of the 6G era. Spectrum sharing between satellite and terrestrial cellular…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-11-21 Jeongju Jee , Jeffrey G. Andrews

Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) enables simultaneous localization, environment perception, and data exchange for connected autonomous vehicles. However, most existing ISAC designs prioritize sensing accuracy and communication…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-10-28 Xibin Jin , Guoliang Li , Shuai Wang , Fan Liu , Miaowen Wen , Huseyin Arslan , Derrick Wing Kwan Ng , Chengzhong Xu

The Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) paradigm is anticipated to be a cornerstone of the upcoming 6G networks. In order to optimize the use of wireless resources, 6G ISAC systems need to harness the communication data payload…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2025-02-18 Fan Liu , Ya-Feng Liu , Yuanhao Cui , Christos Masouros , Jie Xu , Tony Xiao Han , Stefano Buzzi , Yonina C. Eldar , Shi Jin

Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) is a promising candidate technology for 6G due to its improvement in spectral efficiency and energy efficiency. Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) signal is a mainstream candidate…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-08-19 Lin Wang , Zhiqing Wei , Xu Chen , Zhiyong Feng

In Beyond5G and 6G networks, a common theme is that sensing will play a more significant role than ever before. Over this trend, Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) is focused on unifying the sensing functionalities and the…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-04-24 Luis Guijarro , Maurizio Naldi , Vicent Pla , Jose-Ramon Vidal

This article presents and discusses challenges and solutions for practical issues in bistatic integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) in 6G networks. Considering orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing as the adopted waveform, a…

Indoor visible light communication (VLC) is a promising sixth-generation (6G) technology, as its directional and sensitive optical signals are naturally suited for integrated sensing and communication (ISAC). However, current research…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-11-27 Xinyan Xie , Xuesong Wang , Xin Lai , Yongheng Wen , Fengrui Yang , Haoyang He , Lai Zhang , Dong Zhao

In future sixth-generation (6G) mobile networks, radar sensing is expected to be offered as an additional service to its original purpose of communication. Merging these two functions results in integrated sensing and communication (ISAC)…

This paper presents a complete signal-processing chain for multistatic integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) using 5G Positioning Reference Signal (PRS). We consider a distributed architecture in which one gNB transmits a periodic…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-09-08 Yalin E. Sagduyu , Kemal Davaslioglu , Tugba Erpek , Sastry Kompella , Gustave Anderson , Jonathan Ashdown

Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) represents a significant shift in the 6G landscape, where wireless networks both sense the environment and communicate. While prior comprehensive surveys have established foundational elements of…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2026-01-06 Chandra Thapa , Surya Nepal

With the continuous increase of the spectrum and antennas, endogenous sensing is now possible in the fifth generation and future wireless communication systems. However, sensing is a highly complex task for a heterogeneous communication…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2021-05-10 Jie Yang , Xi Yang , Chao-Kai Wen , Shi Jin

Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) is a key technology for future 6G networks. Most existing studies focus on monostatic and/or bistatic setups with limited coverage and capabilities. Networked ISAC systems with distributed base…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-10-14 Yuan Guo , Wen Chen , Qingqing Wu , Yang Liu , Qiong Wu , Kunlun Wang , Jun Li , Lexi Xu

The next sixth generation (6G) networks are envisioned to integrate sensing and communications in a single system, thus greatly improving spectrum utilization and reducing hardware costs. Low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-07-09 Li You , Yongxiang Zhu , Xiaoyu Qiang , Christos G. Tsinos , Wenjin Wang , Xiqi Gao , Björn Ottersten

Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) is considered a key technology in 6G networks. An accurate sensing channel model is crucial for the design and sensing performance evaluation of ISAC systems. The widely used Geometry-Based…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-04-15 Yuxiang Zhang , Jianhua Zhang , Jiwei Zhang , Yuanpeng Pei , Yameng Liu , Lei Tian , Tao Jiang , Guangyi Liu

One of the most promising technologies for next-generation wireless networks is integrated communication and sensing (ISAC). It is considered a key enabler for applications that require both enhanced communication and accurate sensing…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-03-14 Harris K. Armeniakos , Petros S. Bithas , Sotiris A. Tegos , Athanasios G. Kanatas , George K. Karagiannidis

Driven by the vision of intelligent connection of everything and digital twin towards 6G, a myriad of new applications, such as immersive extended reality, autonomous driving, holographic communications, intelligent industrial internet,…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2021-06-30 Zhiqin Wang , Kaifeng Han , Jiamo Jiang , Zhiqing Wei , Guangxu Zhu , Zhiyong Feng , Jianmin Lu , Chunwei Meng

In connected vehicular networks, it is vital to have vehicular nodes that are capable of sensing about surrounding environments and exchanging messages with each other for automating and coordinating purpose. Towards this end, integrated…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2022-05-05 Yao Liu , Min Li , An Liu , Jianmin Lu , Tony Xiao Han