THz Band Aerial Communications

Scope of the papers

The Terahertz (THz) band from 0.1 THz to 10 THz will be of paramount importance for future wireless communications. In particular, due to its abundant frequency resources, the THz band will be a key to overcome the spectrum scarcity and capacity limitations inherent to current wireless systems. It is anticipated that THz band communications will enable unprecedented applications not only at the nano-scale but also at the macro-scale via aerial (such as drones, UAVs, HAPs, satellites etc.) communications applications, for which many challenges unique to THz band and aerial scenarios have to be addressed. This Special Session will present the most recent advances with respect to the theoretical foundations and practical applications of THz aerial communications. Prospective authors are cordially invited to submit their original manuscripts on topics including but not limited to:

• Channel characterization, modeling and measurements for THz band aerial communications
• Modulation, waveform design and coding for THz band aerial communications
• Channel estimation, detection and equalization for THz aerial communications
• Machine learning aided THz aerial communications
• (Ultra-Massive) multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) THz aerial systems
• Beam alignment, beamforming, beamtracking and precoding for THz aerial communications
• Intelligent surfaces assisted THz aerial communications
• Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) for THz aerial communications
• Resource allocation and scheduling for THz aerial communications
• Prototypes, testbeds and experimental results for THz aerial communications