Energy-Efficient Waveform Design for ISAC Systems: An Ambiguity-Domain QoS Perspective
Making radar and wireless signals work together without wasting power
Radar and communication systems traditionally require separate equipment, but new technology can merge them into one. This paper solves the engineering problem of designing a single radio signal that works well for both tasks while using the least power possible—and can actually be built with existing hardware.
Dual-use radar-and-communication systems could cut the size, weight, and power consumption of devices ranging from autonomous vehicles to satellites. Military and civilian applications have pushed for this for years, but the signals had to work better at one job than the other. This approach makes the tradeoff explicit and finds the most efficient balance, potentially opening the door to equipment that does both jobs simultaneously.