English
Related papers

Related papers: High-Efficiency Urban 3D Radio Map Estimation Base…

200 papers

Acquiring channel knowledge is required by many applications. For instance, handover in cellular networks is mainly decided based on the knowledge of pathloss. In contrast to traditional statistical distance-determined models that might…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-05-19 Huiting Rao , Junyuan Wang , Huiling Zhu , Cheng-Xiang Wang

In this paper, we propose a resource-efficient approach to provide an autonomous UAV with an on-board perception method to detect safe, hazard-free landing sites during flights over complex 3D terrain. We aggregate 3D measurements acquired…

While Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have gained significant traction across various fields, path planning in 3D environments remains a critical challenge, particularly under size, weight, and power (SWAP) constraints. Traditional modular…

Robotics · Computer Science 2026-03-05 Yufei Jiang , Yuanzhu Zhan , Harsh Vardhan Gupta , Chinmay Borde , Junyi Geng

This paper addresses outdoor terrain mapping using overhead images obtained from an unmanned aerial vehicle. Dense depth estimation from aerial images during flight is challenging. While feature-based localization and mapping techniques can…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2022-04-27 Qiaojun Feng , Nikolay Atanasov

In this study, we address the challenge of constructing continuous three-dimensional (3D) models that accurately represent uncertain surfaces, derived from noisy and incomplete LiDAR scanning data. Building upon our prior work, which…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-10-27 Qianqian Zou , Monika Sester

Online dense mapping of urban scenes forms a fundamental cornerstone for scene understanding and navigation of autonomous vehicles. Recent advancements in mapping methods are mainly based on NeRF, whose rendering speed is too slow to meet…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2024-04-01 Ke Wu , Kaizhao Zhang , Zhiwei Zhang , Shanshuai Yuan , Muer Tie , Julong Wei , Zijun Xu , Jieru Zhao , Zhongxue Gan , Wenchao Ding

We propose a new recursive estimator for linear dynamical systems under Gaussian process noise and non-Gaussian measurement noise. Specifically, we develop an approximate maximum a posteriori (MAP) estimator using dynamic programming and…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-09-09 Mohammad Hussein Yoosefian Nooshabadi , Laurent Lessard

Simultaneous localization and mapping is essential for position tracking and scene understanding. 3D Gaussian-based map representations enable photorealistic reconstruction and real-time rendering of scenes using multiple posed cameras. We…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2024-04-02 Lisong C. Sun , Neel P. Bhatt , Jonathan C. Liu , Zhiwen Fan , Zhangyang Wang , Todd E. Humphreys , Ufuk Topcu

The radio map represents the spatial distribution of spectrum resources within a region, supporting efficient resource allocation and interference mitigation. However, it is difficult to construct a dense radio map as a limited number of…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2025-07-25 Taiqin Chen , Zikun Zhou , Zheng Fang , Wenzhen Zou , Kangjun Liu , Ke Chen , Yongbing Zhang , Yaowei Wang

Precise aerial radio environment characterization is vital for low-altitude planning. However, existing datasets and estimation methods lack the high-resolution granularity required for complex aerial spaces. Additionally, current schemes…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-04-21 Shijian Gao , Jiahui Liang , Yifeng Yuan , Wenlihan Lu , Guobin Shen , Liuqing Yang

Massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) radar, enabled by millimeter-wave virtual MIMO techniques, provides great promises to the high-resolution automotive sensing and target detection in unmanned ground/aerial vehicles (UGA/UAV). As…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-12-22 Bin Li , Shuseng Wang , Jun Zhang , Xainbin Cao , Chenglin Zhao

Spectrum map construction, which is crucial in cognitive radio (CR) system, visualizes the invisible space of the electromagnetic spectrum for spectrum-resource management and allocation. Traditional reconstruction methods are generally for…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-03-14 Wang Jie , Lin Zhipeng , Zhu Qiuming , Wu Qihui , Lan Tianxu , Zhao Yi , Bai Yunpeng , Zhong Weizhi

Real-time, meter-resolution gamma-ray mapping is relevant in the detection and mapping of radiological materials, and for applications ranging from nuclear decommissioning, waste management, and environmental remediation to homeland…

3D Gaussian Splatting is a powerful visual representation, providing high-quality and efficient 3D scene reconstruction, but it is crucially dependent on accurate camera poses typically obtained from computationally intensive processes like…

Robotics · Computer Science 2026-04-15 Daniel Yang , Jungseok Hong , John J. Leonard , Yogesh Girdhar

High-definition maps (HD maps) play a crucial role in the development, safety validation, and operation of highly automated vehicles. Efficiently collecting up-to-date sensor data from road segments and obtaining accurate maps from these…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2024-10-02 Robert Krajewski , Huijo Kim

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are recognized as promising technologies for area coverage due to the flexibility and adaptability. However, the ability of a single UAV is limited, and as for the large-scale three-dimensional (3D) scenario,…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-09-22 Jia He , Ziye Jia , Chao Dong , Junyu Liu , Qihui Wu , Jingxian Liu

Future Terahertz communications exhibit significant potential in accommodating ultra-high-rate services. Employing extremely large-scale array antennas is a key approach to realize this potential, as they can harness substantial beamforming…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-06-11 Songjie Yang , Yizhou Peng , Wanting Lyu , Ya Li , Hongjun He , Zhongpei Zhang , Chau Yuen

We present a method for scalable and fully 3D magnetic field simultaneous localisation and mapping (SLAM) using local anomalies in the magnetic field as a source of position information. These anomalies are due to the presence of…

Robotics · Computer Science 2018-06-12 Manon Kok , Arno Solin

Spatial frequency estimation from a mixture of noisy sinusoids finds applications in various fields. While subspace-based methods offer cost-effective super-resolution parameter estimation, they demand precise array calibration, posing…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-10-23 Tianyi Liu , Sai Pavan Deram , Khaled Ardah , Martin Haardt , Marc E. Pfetsch , Marius Pesavento

4D millimeter-wave (mmWave) radars are sensors that provide robustness against adverse weather conditions (rain, snow, fog, etc.), and as such they are increasingly used for odometry and SLAM (Simultaneous Location and Mapping). However,…

Robotics · Computer Science 2026-03-18 Fernando Amodeo , Luis Merino , Fernando Caballero