Architecture Proposal for 6G Systems Integrating Sensing and Communication

TL;DR

This paper proposes an architecture for 6G systems that integrate sensing and communication functionalities, outlining necessary modifications and new components to enable ISaC, serving as a foundational design for future research.

Contribution

It introduces a comprehensive 6G architecture for ISaC, detailing component changes and new entities for integrated sensing and communication.

Findings

Proposes a detailed 6G ISaC architecture

Identifies key components and modifications needed

Serves as a basis for future 6G research and development

Abstract

Integrating sensing functionality into 6G communication networks requires some changes to existing components as well as new entities processing the radar sensing signals received by the communication antennas. This whitepaper provides a comprehensive overview of the 6G design proposal for ISaC (Integrated Sensing and Communication). The whitepaper has been created by the architecture group of the KOMSENS-6G project with the intend to serve as a basis for further discussions and alignment across innovative 6G projects.