6G Localization: The union of non-terrestrial, terrestrial networks, and RIS

Research Project, 2025 – 2027

The advent of 6G networks introduces technological enablers that promise enhanced connectivity and accurate positioning services, crucial for various applications. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have the potential to revolutionise transportation offering societal and economic benefits. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the 6G-LUNAR project investigates how new 6G enablers, particularly non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) such as low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, terrestrial networks (TNs), and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs), can be integrated to develop a precise and uninterrupted positioning solution tailored for the AV market. To do that, the project will (i) derive realistic channel models; (ii) develop a comprehensive simulation tool; (iii) derive theoretical bounds on localisation performance; (iv) conduct system optimisation; and (v) propose novel sensor fusion algorithms.