To extend the transmission range governed by limited transmit power, collaborative
beamforming (CB) can be employed with a virtual antenna array (VAA) constructed by an …

Physical-layer security (PLS) is a promising alternative or complement to cryptography-
based solutions, because security key management and distribution required in such …

Due to the irreplaceable advantages of 5G communication technology, there is no need to
carry out complex bridge and wiring works in the construction of the network structure of …

In smart distribution networks, the problem of measuring and estimating the state of the
system is vital. Communication infrastructure, as an inseparable part of the wide area …

Network connectivity is one of the major design issues in the context of mobile sensor
networks. Due to diverse communication patterns, some nodes lying in high-traffic zones …

In this article, we analyze the secrecy rate of a physical-layer security (PLS) algorithm using
antenna subset modulation (ASM), which requires significantly lower complexity and cost …

Conventional collaborative beamforming (CB) with virtual node antenna array often results
in high maximum sidelobe level (SLL) due to the unexpected positions of the nodes. In this …

Due to their high mobility, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can offer better connectivity by
complement or replace with the existing terrestrial base stations (BSs) in the mobile cellular …

Internet of Battlefield Things (IoBT) connects massive tactical devices to collect battlefield
situations and share perceived information. The IoBT can enhance the intelligent battlefield …

With the rapid proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT), small devices in various
applications generate, process, and exchange security and safety-critical data as well as …