Off-Grid Sparse Bayesian Learning for Channel Estimation and Localization in RIS-Assisted MIMO-OFDM Under NLoS

Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RISs) are among the key technologies envisaged for sixth-generation (6G) multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO)–orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) wireless systems. However, their passive nature and the frequent absence of a line-of-sight (LoS) path...

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Main Authors: Ural Mutlu, Yasin Kabalci
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
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description Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RISs) are among the key technologies envisaged for sixth-generation (6G) multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO)–orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) wireless systems. However, their passive nature and the frequent absence of a line-of-sight (LoS) path in dense urban environments make uplink channel estimation and localization challenging tasks. Therefore, to achieve channel estimation and localization, this study models the RIS-mobile station (MS) channel as a double-sparse angular structure and proposes a hybrid channel parameter estimation framework for RIS-assisted MIMO-OFDM systems. In the hybrid framework, Simultaneous Orthogonal Matching Pursuit (SOMP) first estimates coarse angular supports. The coarse estimates are refined by a novel refinement stage employing a Variational Bayesian Expectation Maximization (VBEM)-based Off-Grid Sparse Bayesian Learning (OG-SBL) algorithm, which jointly updates azimuth and elevation offsets via Newton-style iterations. An Angle of Arrival (AoA)–Angle of Departure (AoD) matching algorithm is introduced to associate angular components, followed by a 3D localization procedure based on non-LoS (NLoS) multipath geometry. Simulation results show that the proposed framework achieves high angular resolution; high localization accuracy, with 97% of the results within 0.01 m; and a channel estimation error of 0.0046% at 40 dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
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spelling doaj-art-172ef438436240618db82d4c4909cf2b2025-08-20T03:16:56ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202025-07-012513414010.3390/s25134140Off-Grid Sparse Bayesian Learning for Channel Estimation and Localization in RIS-Assisted MIMO-OFDM Under NLoSUral Mutlu0Yasin Kabalci1Bor Vocational School, Nigde Ömer Halisdemir University, Nigde 51700, TurkeyDepartment of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nigde Ömer Halisdemir University, Nigde 51240, TurkeyReconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RISs) are among the key technologies envisaged for sixth-generation (6G) multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO)–orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) wireless systems. However, their passive nature and the frequent absence of a line-of-sight (LoS) path in dense urban environments make uplink channel estimation and localization challenging tasks. Therefore, to achieve channel estimation and localization, this study models the RIS-mobile station (MS) channel as a double-sparse angular structure and proposes a hybrid channel parameter estimation framework for RIS-assisted MIMO-OFDM systems. In the hybrid framework, Simultaneous Orthogonal Matching Pursuit (SOMP) first estimates coarse angular supports. The coarse estimates are refined by a novel refinement stage employing a Variational Bayesian Expectation Maximization (VBEM)-based Off-Grid Sparse Bayesian Learning (OG-SBL) algorithm, which jointly updates azimuth and elevation offsets via Newton-style iterations. An Angle of Arrival (AoA)–Angle of Departure (AoD) matching algorithm is introduced to associate angular components, followed by a 3D localization procedure based on non-LoS (NLoS) multipath geometry. Simulation results show that the proposed framework achieves high angular resolution; high localization accuracy, with 97% of the results within 0.01 m; and a channel estimation error of 0.0046% at 40 dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/13/4140reconfigurable intelligent surfaceOff-Grid Sparse Bayesian Learningcompressed sensing: angle estimationOrthogonal Matching Pursuit
spellingShingle Ural Mutlu
Yasin Kabalci
Off-Grid Sparse Bayesian Learning for Channel Estimation and Localization in RIS-Assisted MIMO-OFDM Under NLoS
Sensors
reconfigurable intelligent surface
Off-Grid Sparse Bayesian Learning
compressed sensing: angle estimation
Orthogonal Matching Pursuit
title Off-Grid Sparse Bayesian Learning for Channel Estimation and Localization in RIS-Assisted MIMO-OFDM Under NLoS
title_full Off-Grid Sparse Bayesian Learning for Channel Estimation and Localization in RIS-Assisted MIMO-OFDM Under NLoS
title_fullStr Off-Grid Sparse Bayesian Learning for Channel Estimation and Localization in RIS-Assisted MIMO-OFDM Under NLoS
title_full_unstemmed Off-Grid Sparse Bayesian Learning for Channel Estimation and Localization in RIS-Assisted MIMO-OFDM Under NLoS
title_short Off-Grid Sparse Bayesian Learning for Channel Estimation and Localization in RIS-Assisted MIMO-OFDM Under NLoS
title_sort off grid sparse bayesian learning for channel estimation and localization in ris assisted mimo ofdm under nlos
topic reconfigurable intelligent surface
Off-Grid Sparse Bayesian Learning
compressed sensing: angle estimation
Orthogonal Matching Pursuit
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/13/4140
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