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Yasser Mestrah

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arXiv2026

Hybrid TRP-UE Sensing for Enhanced Target Localization

Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) refers to the capability for the network to provide communications services whilst also being able to sense the environment in a scalable manner. One of the key functions of ISAC is the accurate localization of passive and mobile sensing targets. This paper introduces a novel hybrid TRP-UE sensing mechanism that improves network-based sensing performance. Evaluation results are provided using 3GPP-compliant ISAC channel models. The results demonstrate the significant benefit in complimenting TRP-based sensing with UE-assisted sensing in challenging propagation environments such as indoor factory.

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arXiv2026

Configuration Tuning for ISAC: Cost-Efficient Adaptation via RACE-CMA

This paper studies a feedback driven configuration tuning framework for adaptive sensing feedback in Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) systems. We propose a framework in which the User Equipment (UE) adapts sensing parameters under dynamic conditions while satisfying network defined constraints. The problem is formulated as a stochastic constrained optimization problem, to improve sensing reliability and latency. We consider a bistatic ISAC sensing feedback setup and instantiate the framework via threshold optimization as a representative case study, enabling benchmarking against baseline methods. To ensure efficiency under UE computational limits, we propose Ranking Aware, Constrained, and Efficient CMAES (RACE CMA), which integrates two stage racing, common random numbers, noise aware ranking, and feasible constraint handling. Results show that the proposed approach improves sensing reliability by about 35 percent while reducing computational cost by about 25 percent, yielding roughly a twofold gain in performance cost efficiency. This highlights that UE side configuration tuning is a promising mechanism for enhancing closed loop ISAC performance under practical system constraints.

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arXiv2026

Amalgamated CHIRP and OFDM for ISAC

Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) requires the development of a waveform capable of efficiently supporting both communication and sensing functionalities. This paper proposes a novel waveform that combines the benefits of both the orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) and the chirp waveforms to improve both the communication and sensing performance within an ISAC framework. Hence, a new architecture is proposed that utilizes the conventional communication framework while leveraging the parameters sensed at the receiver (Rx) for enhancing the communication performance. We demonstrate that the affine addition of OFDM and chirp signals results in a near constant-envelope OFDM waveform, which effectively reduces the peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR), a key limitation of traditional OFDM systems. Using the OFDM framework for sensing in the conventional fashion requires the allocation of some resources for sensing, which in turn reduces communication performance. As a remedy, the proposed affine amalgam facilitates sensing through the chirp waveform without consuming communication resources, thereby preserving communication efficiency. Furthermore, a novel technique of integrating the chirp signal into the OFDM framework at the slot-level is proposed to enhance the accuracy of range estimation. The results show that the OFDM signal incorporated with chirp has better autocorrelation properties, improved root mean square error (RMSE) of range and velocity, and lower PAPR. Finally, we characterize the trade-off between communications and sensing performance.

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arXiv2025

Advanced Closed-Loop Method with Limited Feedback for ISAC

6G wireless networks are poised to seamlessly integrate communication, computing, localization, and sensing functionalities, ensuring high reliability and trustworthiness. This paper introduces Smart Sensing Feedback (SSF), a limited-feedback framework designed to enhance sensing capabilities while maintaining communication performance. SSF adapts the concept of retransmission from communication to sensing. Specifically, we focus on downlink (DL) bistatic sensing, where the User Equipment (UE) performs measurements from reflected sensing signals and provides feedback to the network (NW). In sensing services, UE reporting can vary significantly due to dynamic factors such as target characteristics, environmental conditions, and UE status. Our results demonstrate that SSF significantly improves sensing quality while preserving communication efficiency. Additionally, it enhances key performance metrics such as probability of detection, latency, and power consumption. These improvements underscore SSF's ability to deliver robust, low-overhead feedback and adaptability to support a wide range of ISAC applications.

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