Joint Communications and Sensing Systems for 6G Networks (NES-E-JCAS)

The module provides an in-depth exploration of the core ideas, principles, and technologies underlying communication systems and sensing technologies, both crucial components of the future generation networks. It highlights the interconnection of these fields and their collaborative role in improving and enabling simultaneous operations. The module begins by introducing the waveforms employed in joint communications and sensing (JCAS), followed by a brief review of estimation and detection theories that form the foundation of both sensing and communications. It proceeds to investigate multiple antenna-JCAS, followed by the unique characteristics of the mmWave frequency band, and their impact on JCAS. The module then delves into the analysis of communication-centric, radar-centric, and dual-centric waveforms for JCAS. Ultimately, it covers the application of optimization and information theories to facilitate the design of JCAS waveforms.