Techniques for ILAC operation on LEO satellites (LILAC-6G)

Research Project, 2025 – 2027

The arrival of 6G communications technologies has sparked innovation and development. Integrated localisation and communications (ILAC) technology is a key feature of 6G networks and could be greatly enhanced when deployed on low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites, offering improved flexibility for localisation and higher-capacity communication. However, integrating ILAC on LEO satellites faces several challenges, including high mobility, time-varying channels, and significant Doppler shifts. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the LILAC-6G project will develop groundbreaking integrated localisation and communications techniques for 6G LEO satellite systems. The project will design novel signal waveforms for the satellites and create specialised algorithms for localisation, tracking, adaptive resource allocation, and satellite handover.