[en] The deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with uniform rectangular array (URA) offers a promising solution for simultaneous communication with multiple ground base stations (GBSs) and the sensing of ground-based target. However, designing a transmit beamforming system that optimizes communication while maintaining high sensing accuracy is challenging. In this regard, this paper proposes a comprehensive beam pattern optimization framework tailored for integrated sensing and communication in UAV applications, where the beam is synthesized based on the required steering direction, beam width, side lobe suppression, and nulling in targeted areas, providing robust connectivity. This comprehensive framework integrates sensing and communication, improving system performance and connectivity in UAV applications.
Disciplines :
Computer science
Author, co-author :
Vásquez-Peralvo, Juan A.; University of Luxembourg, Interdisciplinary Centre for Security Reliability and Trust, Luxembourg
Fontanesi, Gianluca; University of Luxembourg, Interdisciplinary Centre for Security Reliability and Trust, Luxembourg
Guerra, Anna; Wilab, Dei, University of Bologna, Italy
Guidi, Francesco; National Research Council of Italy, Italy
Shlezinger, Nir; Ben Gurion University, Israel
Zanella, Alberto; National Research Council of Italy, Italy
LAGUNAS, Eva ; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) > SigCom
CHATZINOTAS, Symeon ; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) > SigCom
Dardari, Davide; Wilab, Dei, University of Bologna, Italy
Djurić, Petar M.; Stony Brook University, New York, United States
External co-authors :
yes
Language :
English
Title :
Beam Pattern Optimization for Integrated Sensing and Communication in UAV Applications
Publication date :
2025
Event name :
2025 19th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP)
Event place :
Stockholm, Swe
Event date :
30-03-2025 => 04-04-2025
By request :
Yes
Audience :
International
Main work title :
EuCAP 2025 - 19th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation
Publisher :
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
This work has been supported by the European Space Agency (ESA) funded under Contract No. 4000134522/21/NL/FGL named \"Satellite Signal Processing Techniques using a Commercial Off-The-Shelf AI Chipset (SPAICE)\". Please note that the views of the authors of this paper do not necessarily reflect the views of ESA.
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