This paper proposes a hybrid wireless communication framework that integrates an active intelligent reflecting surface(IRS)with a decode-andforward(DF)relay to enhance spectral efficiency in extended-range scenarios.B...This paper proposes a hybrid wireless communication framework that integrates an active intelligent reflecting surface(IRS)with a decode-andforward(DF)relay to enhance spectral efficiency in extended-range scenarios.By combining the amplification capability of the active IRS and the signal regeneration function of the DF relay,the proposed system effectively mitigates path loss and fading.We derive closed-form upper bounds on the achievable rate and develop an optimal power allocation strategy under a total power constraint.Numerical results demonstrate that the hybrid scheme significantly outperforms conventional passive IRS-assisted or active IRS-only configurations,particularly under conditions of limited reflecting elements or moderate signal-to-noise ratios.展开更多
This article presents a comprehensive study on the emerging near-space communications (NS-COM) within the context of space–air–ground–sea integrated network (SAGSIN). Specifically, we firstly explore the recent tec...This article presents a comprehensive study on the emerging near-space communications (NS-COM) within the context of space–air–ground–sea integrated network (SAGSIN). Specifically, we firstly explore the recent technical developments of NS-COM, followed by the discussions about motivations behind integrating NS-COM into SAGSIN. To further demonstrate the necessity of NS-COM, a comparative analysis between the NS-COM network and other counterparts in SAGSIN is conducted, covering aspects of deployment, coverage, channel characteristics, and unique problems of NS-COM network. Afterward, the technical aspects of NS-COM, including channel modeling, random access, channel estimation, array-based beam management, and joint network optimization, are examined in detail. Furthermore, we explore the potential applications of NS-COM, such as structural expansion in SAGSIN communication, civil aviation communication, remote and urgent communication, weather monitoring, and carbon neutrality. Finally, some promising research avenues are identified, including stratospheric satellite-to-ground direct links for mobile terminals, reconfigurable multiple-input multiple-output and holographic multiple-input multiple-output, federated learning in NS-COM networks, maritime communication, electromagnetic spectrum sensing and adversarial game, integrated sensing and communications, stratospheric-satellite-based radar detection and imaging, NS-COM-assisted enhanced global navigation system, NS-COM-assisted intelligent unmanned system, and free-space optical communication. Overall, this paper highlights that the NS-COM plays an indispensable role in the SAGSIN puzzle, providing substantial performance and coverage enhancement to the traditional SAGSIN architecture.展开更多
基金supported in part by National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB2903500)NSFC Grant 62331022,Grant 62371289+4 种基金Grant 624B2094in part by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2030 Initiative,and the Guangdong Science and Technology program under grant 2022A0505050011in part by the Outstanding Doctoral Graduates Development Scholarship of Shanghai Jiao Tong Universityin part by Shanghai Kewei under Grant 22JC1404000Grant 24DP1500500.
文摘This paper proposes a hybrid wireless communication framework that integrates an active intelligent reflecting surface(IRS)with a decode-andforward(DF)relay to enhance spectral efficiency in extended-range scenarios.By combining the amplification capability of the active IRS and the signal regeneration function of the DF relay,the proposed system effectively mitigates path loss and fading.We derive closed-form upper bounds on the achievable rate and develop an optimal power allocation strategy under a total power constraint.Numerical results demonstrate that the hybrid scheme significantly outperforms conventional passive IRS-assisted or active IRS-only configurations,particularly under conditions of limited reflecting elements or moderate signal-to-noise ratios.
基金supported in part by the Beijing Nova Program,the Shandong Province Natural Science Foundation under grant ZR2022YQ62the Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)under grants 62071044 and U2233216.
文摘This article presents a comprehensive study on the emerging near-space communications (NS-COM) within the context of space–air–ground–sea integrated network (SAGSIN). Specifically, we firstly explore the recent technical developments of NS-COM, followed by the discussions about motivations behind integrating NS-COM into SAGSIN. To further demonstrate the necessity of NS-COM, a comparative analysis between the NS-COM network and other counterparts in SAGSIN is conducted, covering aspects of deployment, coverage, channel characteristics, and unique problems of NS-COM network. Afterward, the technical aspects of NS-COM, including channel modeling, random access, channel estimation, array-based beam management, and joint network optimization, are examined in detail. Furthermore, we explore the potential applications of NS-COM, such as structural expansion in SAGSIN communication, civil aviation communication, remote and urgent communication, weather monitoring, and carbon neutrality. Finally, some promising research avenues are identified, including stratospheric satellite-to-ground direct links for mobile terminals, reconfigurable multiple-input multiple-output and holographic multiple-input multiple-output, federated learning in NS-COM networks, maritime communication, electromagnetic spectrum sensing and adversarial game, integrated sensing and communications, stratospheric-satellite-based radar detection and imaging, NS-COM-assisted enhanced global navigation system, NS-COM-assisted intelligent unmanned system, and free-space optical communication. Overall, this paper highlights that the NS-COM plays an indispensable role in the SAGSIN puzzle, providing substantial performance and coverage enhancement to the traditional SAGSIN architecture.
