Beamforming & MIMO

Channel Extrapolation based Downlink Precoding using 5G NR Uplink SRS in LEO Satellite

This research contribution by Ashish Kumar Meshram, Sumit Kumar, Ashok Bandi, Jorge Querol et al. (2026), published in International Conference on Communications, investigates …

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Performance analysis of the Cassegrain telescope on the QKD with Mathieu-Gauss Beams

Mathieu-Gauss beams (MGBs), a distinctive class of structured light generated by modulating the angular and radial components of Gaussian beams with Mathieu functions, exhibit …

s.-oktay
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Joint Beamforming and 3D Location Optimization for Multi-User Holographic UAV Communications

This paper pioneers the domain of multi-user holographic unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) communications, establishing a robust foundation for future advancements in next-generation …

chandan-kumar-sheemar
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Impact of Out-of-Band Emissions From Active Antenna Systems on LEO Satellite Downlink Coexistence in the C-Band

The coexistence between terrestrial 5G networks and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite systems in the C-band has raised increasing concerns due to the aggregated impact of out-of-band …

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Holographic Mimo for Next-Generation Nonterrestrial Networks: Motivation, Opportunities, and Challenges

In this article, we propose the integration of the holographic multiple-input multiple-output (HMIMO) as a transformative solution for next-generation nonterrestrial networks …

giovanni-iacovelli
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Holographic Joint Communications and Sensing With Cramér-Rao Bounds

This research contribution by Chandan Kumar Sheemar, Wali Ullah Khan, George C. Alexandropoulos, Jorge Querol et al. (2026), published in IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in …

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Effect of the Cassegrain Telescope on the scintillation of Mathieu-Gauss beams

The scintillation index plays a crucial role in the performance of free space optics (FSO) and quantum key distribution (QKD) systems. Enhancement in the scintillation index causes …

mert-bayraktar
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Greedy User Scheduling and Beamforming for Holographic Communications

This paper focuses on the challenge of joint hybrid holographic beamforming and user scheduling while guaranteeing per-user minimum Quality-of-Service (QoS) constraints, a key …

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Artificial Intelligence implementation of onboard flexible payload and adaptive beamforming using commercial off-the-shelf devices

Very High Throughput satellites typically provide multibeam coverage, however, a common problem is that there can be a mismatch between the capacity of each beam and the traffic …

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Optimizing Antenna Activation for Even Power Distribution in Multi-Beam Satellite Systems Using Genetic Algorithm

Recent advancements in onboard satellite communication have significantly enhanced the ability to dynamically modify the radiation pattern of a Direct Radiating Array (DRA), which …

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Secrecy Rate Maximization for 6G Reconfigurable Holographic Surfaces Assisted Systems

Reconfigurable holographic surfaces (RHS) have emerged as a transformative material technology, enabling dynamic control of electromagnetic waves to generate versatile holographic …

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Reduced Complexity Initial Synchronization for 5G NR Multibeam LEO-Based Non-Terrestrial Networks

This paper presents a computationally efficient technique to mitigate the overall Carrier Frequency Offset (CFO) impairment introduced by the User Equipment (UE) crystal oscillator …

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Parallel and Distributed Hybrid Beamforming for Multicell Millimeter Wave MIMO Full Duplex featured image

Parallel and Distributed Hybrid Beamforming for Multicell Millimeter Wave MIMO Full Duplex

Full duplex (FD) is an auspicious wireless technology that holds the potential to double data rates through simultaneous transmission and reception. This paper proposes two …

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Optimal Linear Precoding Under Realistic Satellite Communications Scenarios

In this paper, optimal linear precoding for the multibeam geostationary earth orbit (GEO) satellite with the multi-user (MU) multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) downlink scenario …

geoffrey-eappen
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Joint Holographic Beamforming and User Scheduling With Individual QoS Constraints

Reconfigurable holographic surfaces (RHS) have emerged as a transformative material technology, enabling dynamic control of electromagnetic waves to generate versatile holographic …

chandan-kumar-sheemar
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Joint Communication and Navigation From LEO Multi-Beam Satellite

This paper investigates an innovative approach to enable Joint Communication and Positioning (JCAP) in 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) using Low Earth Orbit (LEO) multi-beam …

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Supervised Learning Based Real-Time Adaptive Beamforming On-Board Multibeam Satellites

Satellite communications (SatCom) are crucial for global connectivity, especially in the era of emerging technologies like 6G and narrowing the digital divide. Traditional SatCom …

flor-ortiz
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Optimal Linear Precoding Under Realistic Satellite Communications Scenarios

In this paper, optimal linear precoding for the multibeam geostationary earth orbit (GEO) satellite with the multi-user (MU) multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) downlink scenario …

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Multibeam Beamforming for Direct Radiating Arrays in Satellite Communications Using Genetic Algorithm

Recent advancements in onboard satellite communication have enhanced the capability of dynamically modifying the radiation pattern of a Direct Radiating Array (DRA). This is …

juan-a.-vasquez-peralvo
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Holographic MIMO for Next Generation Non-Terrestrial Networks: Motivation, Opportunities, and Challenges

In this article, we propose the integration of the holographic multiple-input multiple-output (HMIMO) as a transformative solution for next-generation nonterrestrial networks …

giovanni-iacovelli
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High-Resolution 5G Active Antenna Beam Pattern Measurement Using UAVs

This paper presents a measurement methodology for obtaining a high-resolution beam pattern of 5G active antenna systems (AASs) using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Beam pattern …

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Harnessing Supervised Learning for Adaptive Beamforming in Multibeam Satellite Systems

In today’s ever-connected world, the demand for fast and widespread connectivity is insatiable, making multibeam satellite systems an indispensable pillar of modern …

flor-ortiz
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Genetic algorithm-based beamforming in subarray architectures for geo satellites

The incorporation of subarrays in Direct Radiating Arrays for satellite missions is fundamental in reducing the number of Radio Frequency chains, which correspondingly diminishes …

juan-andres-vasquez-peralvo
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Energy-Efficient Precoding and Feeder-Link-Beam Matching Design for Bent-Pipe SATCOM Systems

This paper proposes a joint optimization framework for energy-efficient linear precoding and feeder-link-beam matching design in a multi-gateway multi-beam bent-pipe satellite …

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Energy-efficient precoding and feeder-link-beam matching design for bent-pipe satcom systems

This paper proposes a joint optimization framework for energy-efficient linear precoding and feeder-link-beam matching design in a multi-gateway multi-beam bent-pipe satellite …

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Demonstration of Safe Electromagnetic Radiation Emitted by 5G Active Antenna Systems

The careful planning and safe deployment of 5G technologies will bring enormous benefits to society and the economy. Higher frequency, beamforming, and small-cells are key …

sumit-kumar
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Signal Processing Based Antenna Pattern Characterization for MIMO Systems

Sophisticated antenna technologies are constantly evolving to meet the escalating data demands projected for 6G and future networks. The characterization of these emerging antenna …

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Robust Beamforming for IRS Aided MIMO Full Duplex Systems

In this paper, a novel robust beamforming for an intelligent reflecting surface (IRS) assisted FD system is presented. Since perfect channel state information (CSI) is often …

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Per-link Parallel and Distributed Hybrid Beamforming for Multi-Cell Massive MIMO Millimeter Wave Full Duplex

Full duplex (FD) is an auspicious wireless technology that holds the potential to double data rates through simultaneous transmission and reception. This paper proposes two …

chandan-kumar-sheemar
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IRS Assisted MIMO Full Duplex: Rate Analysis and Beamforming Under Imperfect CSI

Intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS) have emerged as a promising technology to enhance the performance of wireless communication systems. By actively manipulating the wireless …

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Genetic Algorithm-based Beamforming in Subarray Architectures for GEO Satellites

The incorporation of subarrays in Direct Radiating Arrays for satellite missions is fundamental in reducing the number of Radio Frequency chains, which correspondingly diminishes …

juan-andres-vasquez-peralvo
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Flexible beamforming for direct radiating arrays in satellite communications

Onboard satellite communication systems generate and manage coverage beams over the Earth. Depending on data traffic requirements, the number of beams, side lobe levels, nulls, and …

juan-andres-vasquez-peralvo
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Beam centric Doppler pre-compensation for LEO-based 5G-NTN

Integration of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) components with 5G Terrestrial Networks (TN) is getting sig- nificant traction from academia and industry, resulting in the …

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Non-Coherent Massive MIMO Integration in Satellite Communication

Massive Multiple Input-Multiple Output (mMIMO) technique has been considered an efficient standard to improve the transmission rate significantly for the following wireless …

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Non-coherent massive MIMO integration in satellite communication

Massive Multiple Input-Multiple Output (mMIMO) technique has been considered an efficient standard to improve the transmission rate significantly for the following wireless …

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Machine learning for radio resource management in multibeam GEO satellite systems

Satellite communications (SatComs) systems are facing a massive increase in traffic demand. However, this increase is not uniform across the service area due to the uneven …

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Differential phase compensation in over-the-air precoding test-bed for a multi-beam satellite

This article presents a closed-loop differential phase compensation system for a precoding-enabled multibeam satellite forward link and its validation by live experiments on a GEO …

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Parallel and distributed hybrid beamforming for multicell millimeter wave full duplex

Full duplex (FD) is an auspicious wireless technology that holds the potential to double data rates through simultaneous transmission and reception. This paper proposes two …

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End-to-end precoding validation over a live GEO satellite forward link

In this paper we demonstrate end-to-end precoded multi-user multiple-input single-output (MU-MISO) communications over a live GEO satellite link. Precoded communications enable …

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Centralized gateway concept for precoded multi-beam GEO satellite networks

Satellite Communications offer complementary benefits to terrestrial 5G/6G infrastructure, covering a wide range of use cases in need of ubiquitous coverage and reliability. …

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A design strategy for phase synchronization in Precoding-enabled DVB-S2X user terminals

This paper address the design of a phase tracking block for the DVB-S2X user terminals in a satellite precoding system. The spectral characteristics of the phase noise introduced …

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Hardware precoding demonstration in multibeam UHTS communications under realistic payload characteristics

In this chapter, we present a new hardware test-bed to demonstrate closed-loop precoded communications for interference mitigation in multibeam ultrahigh throughput satellite …

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Effects of differential oscillator phase noise in precoding performance

This research contribution by L. Martinez Marrero, J.C. Merlano Duncan, Jorge Querol, S. Chatzinotas et al. (2019), published in Advances in Communications Satellite Systems. …

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Demonstrator of precoding technique for a multi-beams satellite system

In this document, we present a real-time demonstrator of precoding technique, to be used to enable full frequency reuse in the forward link of future multi-beam satellite systems. …

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Beamformer characterization of the MIR instrument: The microwave interferometric reflectometer

Global Navigation Satellite Systems - Reflectometry (GNSS-R) has opened promising results for remote sensing applications. The broadcast of new signals with wider bandwidth …

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Advances in the MIR instrument: Integration, control subsystem and analysis of the flight dynamics for beamsteering purposes

The MIR (Microwave Interferometric Reflectometer) is a new dual frequency Global Navigation Satellite Systems Reflectometry (GNSS-R) instrument that implements conventional and …

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