Year: 2025
Type: preprint
Abstract: To meet the ambitious goals of next-generation 6G networks, including ultra-high data rates and ubiquitous coverage, we propose a novel high-altitude platform station (HAPS)-based integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) architecture. Operating in the stratosphere, the HAPS functions as both a powerful communication hub and an advanced environmental sensor. Combined with a fleet of cooperative uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), this dual-purpose system forms a scalable and intelligent 3D network. Simulation results indicate that this approach significantly boosts network performance, improves sensing accuracy, and ensures a fairer service distribution across users, outperforming conventional UAV-only baselines. We conclude by outlining the prospective applications and a deployment roadmap for this technology for smart cities and other large-scale environments.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Kanani, Parisa, Omidi, Mohammad Javad, Modarres-Hashemi, Mahmoud, Yanikomeroglu, Halim
Institution: Isfahan University of Technology
Subfield: Aerospace Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7101755136
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