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Secure Multi-Directional Independent Transmission Based on Directional Modulated 2D Conformal Phased Array.
Fulin Wu1, Pengfei Zhang1, Yangzhen Qin1
1The School of Electronic Engineering, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, China.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 27, 2025
Summary
This study introduces unbalanced Directional Antenna Modulation (DAM) for efficient, secure multi-directional transmissions. It enhances power allocation for varying distances, improving overall system performance and security.
Area of Science:
- Wireless communication
- Antenna theory
- Signal processing
Background:
- Directional Antenna Modulation (DAM) with 2D conformal phased arrays enables secure Multi-directional Independent Transmission (MIT).
- Existing methods face challenges in practical scenarios with receivers at varying distances, impacting efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose an unbalanced DAM technique for enhanced transmission efficiency.
- To improve the security and angular coverage of multi-directional transmissions.
- To optimize phase delays for improved performance using an advanced algorithm.
Main Methods:
- Developed an unbalanced DAM technique with dynamic power allocation based on transmission distance.
- Integrated a Differential Evolution (DE) optimization algorithm with an "alien species invasion" mechanism.
- Analyzed Bit Error Rate (BER) for MIT using conformal and spherical sparse arrays.
Main Results:
- The unbalanced DAM technique significantly enhances transmission efficiency in practical scenarios.
- Superior directional security was achieved for MIT compared to traditional methods.
- Conformal arrays offer wider angular coverage, and sparse arrays overcome spacing limitations.
- Simulations validate simultaneous secure transmissions in multiple directions with BER below -40 dB.
Conclusions:
- The proposed unbalanced DAM technique improves efficiency and security for multi-directional transmissions.
- The optimized DE algorithm accelerates convergence and enhances phase delay optimization.
- The system demonstrates robust performance for secure, simultaneous multi-directional communication.
Keywords:
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