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A Practical Two-Stage Optimization for Secure Directional Modulation in UAV Systems

  • Yibo Wang
  • , Bo Zhang*
  • , Baoju Zhang
  • , Hailong Gao
  • , Taekon Kim
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper addresses eavesdropping threats in UAVassisted millimeter-wave systems and proposes a secure communication framework using directional modulation (DM) for UAV-based base stations (UAV-BS) serving multiple ground users. To optimize the UAV's 3D deployment and multi-user DM beamforming, we formulate a max-min secure rate problem. Due to its complexity, we propose a two-stage decoupled optimization approach: first, a global search determines a near-optimal UAV deployment, and second, the DM beamforming vectors are designed using an Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) algorithm. Simulation results show that the proposed scheme significantly enhances security by ensuring clear reception for legitimate users while distorting the signal for eavesdroppers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 IEEE Workshop on Signal Processing Systems, SiPS 2025
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798331598310
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Event2025 IEEE Workshop on Signal Processing Systems, SiPS 2025 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Duration: 2025 Nov 12025 Nov 4

Publication series

Name2025 IEEE Workshop on Signal Processing Systems, SiPS 2025

Conference

Conference2025 IEEE Workshop on Signal Processing Systems, SiPS 2025
Country/TerritoryHong Kong
CityHong Kong
Period25/11/125/11/4

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2025 IEEE.

Keywords

  • Artificial bee colony algorithm
  • Direction modulation
  • Physical layer security
  • UAV communication

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Signal Processing

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