Channel Measurement, Modeling and Simulation of 6G

Dear Colleagues,

With the commercialization of the fifth-generation technology (5G), extensive research on the sixth generation technology (6G) has begun worldwide. Research institutions, universities, enterprises, and standardization organizations are actively engaged in key 6G technology investigations. Notably, organizations, such as 3GPP and ITU, are currently involved in the primary stages of 6G standardization. According to the ITU-R WP5D timeline, the finalization of this is due to occur in June 2023 at ITU-R WP 5D #44, after which it will undergo thorough technical evaluation. Channel modeling serves as a prerequisite and fundamental aspect of evaluation. However, developing a channel model for 6G poses several more challenges compared to those of the existing 5G model. These challenges arise from the utilization of new frequency bands, scenarios, and technologies, such as middle- and high-frequency bands, as well as space–air–ground–sea-integrated scenarios.

This Special Issue aims to facilitate the standardization and advancement of the 6G channel model via focusing on channel measurement, modeling, and simulation. The original research articles and reviews are welcome, and research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Channel measurements and modeling in new mid-band (above 6 GHz), millimeter wave, terahertz, and visible light bands;
• Channel measurements and modeling for new technologies, e.g., Ultra-Massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (UM-MIMO), Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS), Holographic MIMO, Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM), and so on;
• Channel measurements and modeling in space–air–ground–sea-integrated scenarios, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) scenarios, high-speed railway scenarios, and so on;
• Channel model simulation and performance evaluation;
• The standardization of channel model;
• Intelligent channel modeling and channel prediction;
• Channel sounding technologies;
• The perception and reconstruction of communication environment;
• Channel model simulation and reconstruction for B5G/6G OTA testing.

Dr. Pan Tang
Dr. Lei Tian
Dr. Chen Huang
Dr. Mi Yang
Guest Editors

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• 6G
• channel measurement
• channel modeling
• channel simulation