Sensing system for ISAC based on mmWave base station

Hao Yan () and Siqing Xia ()

Abstract

This master thesis will use existing commercial mm-wave (mmW) 
base stations to build a mono-static radar testbed [6]. This project aims 
to support both a static and a portable BS setup, being a remotely 
controlled testbed to facilitate real radar measurements in different 
environments. It encompasses an exploration of 5G base stations, radar 
technology, and signal propagation, with specific emphasis on 
comprehending the intricacies of 5G radio operation, particularly in the 
mmW frequency range. A mechanically stable testbed will be 
established for reliable outdoor usage, enabling precise radar 
measurements to discern hardware limitations. Additionally, a user 
interface will be developed to enable simple testbed control, including 
base station and measurement configuration, as well as easy access to 
measurement data. 
Finally, radar measurement data evaluation will be the second part 
of this thesis, where post-processing techniques will be evaluated using 
measured data to derive different radar specific metrics as well as 
testbed performance e.g., a range/velocity map, max distance to an 
object for specific radar cross section, max possible Doppler frequency, 
distance resolution, from the acquired radar data.