Multivariable Extremum Seeking Controllers for Multi-Beam Steering using Reconfigurable Metasurfaces

Abdullah Bin Masood, Vasos Vassiliou, Andreas Pitsillides, Christos Liaskos, Marios Lestas

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Abstract

Intelligent Reflecting Metasurfaces constitute a revolutionary technology that can alleviate the blockage problem in mm-Wave communications. In this paper, we consider a metasurface coding that can realize beam splitting of an incident beam in multiple directions and we address the problem of feedback-based adaptive reconfiguration of the metasurface controller states so that the reflected beams are guided towards two intended receivers. As the receiver locations are unknown and to counter system uncertainties, we employ feedback to maximize the received power at both receivers, aiming for standalone operation of the metasurface. Changes in both the elevation and azimuth angles of the transmitted beams are considered, thus necessitating a design beyond standard extremum-seeking controllers, which have proved to be ineffective. Our approach involves online parameter identification techniques for gradient estimation, coupled with the method of steepest ascent. The effectiveness of the method in guiding the beams towards the reference values is shown through simulations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 IEEE GLOBECOM Workshops, GC Wkshps 2022 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages49-54
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781665459754
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event2022 IEEE GLOBECOM Workshops, GC Wkshps 2022 - Virtual, Online, Brazil
Duration: 4 Dec 20228 Dec 2022

Publication series

Name2022 IEEE GLOBECOM Workshops, GC Wkshps 2022 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2022 IEEE GLOBECOM Workshops, GC Wkshps 2022
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CityVirtual, Online
Period4/12/228/12/22

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Instrumentation
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Control and Optimization

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