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7 papers

eess.SP2026

SNR-Dependent Mismatched Filtering for Bistatic OFDM Ranging

Ying Zhang, Fan Liu, Yifeng Xiong +3

This paper investigates the ranging performance of a bistatic integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) system employing orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM), in wh…

eess.SP2026

Ambiguity Function Analysis of Pilot-Embedded Random OFDM Signals

Jialin Wu, Fan Liu, Ying Zhang +3

This paper investigates the statistical ambiguity functions (AFs) of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) waveforms that incorporate deterministic unit-modulus pilot s…

cs.IT2026

On Discrete Ambiguity Functions of Random Communication Waveforms

Ying Zhang, Fan Liu, Yifeng Xiong +6

This paper provides a fundamental characterization of the discrete ambiguity functions (AFs) of random communication waveforms under arbitrary orthonormal modulation with random co…

eess.SP2025

Rethinking Signaling Design for ISAC: From Pilot-Based to Payload-Based Sensing

Yunxin Li, Ying Zhang, Christos Masouros +2

Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) is emerging as a key enabler for 6G networks, with signaling design at the core of its evolution. This paper reviews the paradigm shift…

eess.SP2025

Discrete-Periodic Ambiguity Function of Random Communication Signals

Ying Zhang, Fan Liu, Yifeng Xiong +2

This paper investigates the ambiguity function (AF) of communication signals carrying random data payloads, which is a fundamental metric characterizing sensing capability in ISAC…

cs.IT2025

CP-OFDM Achieves the Lowest Average Ranging Sidelobe Under QAM/PSK Constellations

Fan Liu, Ying Zhang, Yifeng Xiong +5

This paper aims to answer a fundamental question in the area of Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC): What is the optimal communication-centric ISAC waveform for ranging? T…