In the low-altitude wireless networks, the simultaneous sensing data acquisition and sharing (SDAS) through an ISAC signaling strategy becomes a typical application scenario. In this paper, we mainly investigate three primary aspects of the SDAS system, namely, the information-theoretic framework, the optimal distribution of channel input, and the optimal waveform design for Gaussian signaling. First, we establish the information-theoretic framework and develop a modified source-channel separation theorem (MSST) tailored for the SDAS systems. The proposed MSST elucidates the relationship between achievable distortion, coding rate, and communication channel capacity in cases where the distortion metric is separable for sensing and communication (S\&C) processes. Second, we present an optimal channel input design for dual-functional signaling, which aims to minimize SDAS distortion under the constraints of the MSST and resource budget. We then conceive a two-step Blahut-Arimoto (BA)-based optimal search algorithm to numerically solve the functional optimization problem. Third, to provide practical design insights, we further propose an optimal waveform design for Gaussian signaling in multi-input multi-output (MIMO) SDAS systems. The associated covariance matrix optimization problem is addressed using a successive convex approximation (SCA)-based waveform design algorithm. Finally, we provide numerical simulation results to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithms, which characterize the unique performance tradeoff between S&C processes.
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