This project addresses the multi-faceted problem of radar and communication coexistence by considering two primary paradigms:
Opportunistic architectures, where one system leverages the waveform transmitted by the other without altering the primary system's performance, and
Holistic architectures, where coexisting entities are viewed as a single macro-system, exchanging information and dynamically negotiating resource allocation to adjust their respective transceivers.
Within this framework, the project specifically focuses on designing dedicated algorithms that leverage available signals for opportunistic architectures. For holistic architectures, the emphasis is on cognitive waveform design, assuming varying degrees of cooperation between systems. The crucial challenge of interference cancellation is also addressed from both radar and communication perspectives.
Different application scenarios are analyzed, including autonomous driving (based on passive systems), position-based services for the automotive sector, and indoor/urban monitoring applications.
Thiw WP focuses on effective project management, monitoring all project activities, and strengthening collaboration among research units to meet objectives. It ensures comprehensive dissemination of results through contributions to conferences and technical journals, and via the organization of the present workshop.
This WP focuses on the exploitation of existing electromagnetic signals to enable communication and radar operations. The coexistence is merely functional coexistence, whereby no impact on primary systems is ensured. Key applications include passive radar for autonomous driving, high-accuracy automotive positioning, and indoor/urban monitoring.
This WP develops holistic methodologies for integrated radar and communication systems operating in shared spectrum. It focuses on cognitive waveform design, joint transceiver optimization, and advanced interference mitigation, leveraging machine learning across various cooperation levels. The goal is to enable efficient spectrum utilization and enhance overall system performance for complex real-world applications.
The workshop will take place on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 13:30 to 17:50.
13:30 - 14:00 Opening and introduction
14:00 - 14:30 Augusto Aubry, "Off-grid multi-snapshot spectrum sensing for cognitive radar"
14:30 - 15:00 Giuseppe Ricci, "Adaptive radar detection for uncooperative spectrum sharing without secondary data"
15:00 - 15:30 Fabiola Colone, "Experimental validation of joint radar and communication using low-PAPR OFDM waveforms"
15:30 - 15:50 Coffee break
15:50 - 16:20 Emanuele Grossi, "RIS-based transmitter design for dual-function radar-communication systems"
16:20 - 16:50 Maria Sabrina Greco, "Reinforcement learning based integrated sensing and communications for automotive MIMO radar"
16:50 - 17:50 Open discussion and conclusion