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Due to the advancements in cellular technologies and the dense deployment of cellular infrastructure, integrating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into the fifth-generation (5G) and beyond cellular networks is a promising solution to achieve…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2021-06-15 Qingqing Wu , Jie Xu , Yong Zeng , Derrick Wing Kwan Ng , Naofal Al-Dhahir , Robert Schober , A. Lee Swindlehurst

In this paper, we propose a novel wireless scheme that integrates satellite, airborne, and terrestrial networks aiming to support ground users. More specifically, we study the enhancement of the achievable users' throughput assisted with…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2019-12-10 Ahmad Alsharoa , Mohamed-Slim Alouini

Integrated space-air-ground networks promise to offer a valuable solution space for empowering the sixth generation of communication networks (6G), particularly in the context of connecting the unconnected and ultraconnecting the connected.…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2022-12-20 Hayssam Dahrouj , Shasha Liu , Mohamed-Slim Alouini

Leveraging non-terrestrial platforms in 6G networks holds immense significance as it opens up opportunities to expand network coverage, enhance connectivity, and support a wide range of innovative applications, including global-scale…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-10-27 Mohamed Rihan , Tim Due , MohammadAmin Vakilifard , Dirk Wubben , Armin Dekorsy

While the 5th generation (5G) of mobile networks has landed in the commercial area, the research community is exploring new functionalities for 6th generation (6G) networks, for example non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) via space/air nodes…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-05-10 Mattia Sandri , Matteo Pagin , Marco Giordani , Michele Zorzi

This magazine investigates the potential enhancement of the data throughput of ground users by integrating ground base stations (GBS) with air stations, such as balloon, airborne, and satellite. The objective is to establish dynamic…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-11-16 Ahmad Alsharoa , Mohamed-Slim Alouini

Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) are expected to be a critical component of 6th Generation (6G) networks, providing ubiquitous, continuous, and scalable services. Satellites emerge as the primary enabler for NTN, leveraging their extensive…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-02-25 Shadab Mahboob , Lingjia Liu

Co-existence of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (NTN) is foreseen as an important component to fulfill the global coverage promised for sixth-generation (6G) of cellular networks. Due to ever rising spectrum demand, using dedicated…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-01-17 Niloofar Okati , Andre Noll Barreto , Luis Uzeda Garcia , Jeroen Wigard

Researchers are currently speculating about what the role of beyond fifth-generation (B5G) or sixth generation (6G) wireless systems will be. Several use cases and applications are proposed, ranging from enhanced mobile broadband…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2021-03-11 Baha Eddine Youcef Belmekki , Mohamed-Slim Alouini

With the construction of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, ubiquitous connectivity has been achieved. Terrestrial networks (TNs), such as cellular networks, are mainly deployed in specific urban areas and use licensed…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-09-12 Bodong Shang , Zheng Wang , Xiangyu Li , Chungang Yang , Chao Ren , Haijun Zhang

The next generation of wireless communication systems will integrate terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks targeting to cover the undercovered regions, especially connecting the marine activities. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) based…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2022-06-08 Muhammad Waseem Akhtar , Nasir Saeed

Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) have become appealing resolutions for seamless coverage in the next-generation wireless transmission, where a large number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices diversely distributed can be efficiently served.…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-11-28 Chenhao Qi , Jing Wang , Leyi Lyu , Lei Tan , Jinming Zhang , Geoffrey Ye Li

The maritime industry is experiencing a technological revolution that affects shipbuilding, operation of both seagoing and inland vessels, cargo management, and working practices in harbors. This ongoing transformation is driven by the…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-01-26 Salwa Saafi , Olga Vikhrova , Gábor Fodor , Jiri Hosek , Sergey Andreev

Enabling high-rate, low-latency and ultra-reliable wireless communications between unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and their associated ground pilots/users is of paramount importance to realize their large-scale usage in the future. To…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2018-04-09 Yong Zeng , Jiangbin Lyu , Rui Zhang

Satellite Communication systems are a promising solution to extend and complement terrestrial networks in unserved or under-served areas. This aspect is reflected by recent commercial and standardisation endeavours. In particular, 3GPP…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2018-06-07 A. Guidotti , A. Vanelli-Coralli , M. Conti , S. Andrenacci , S. Chatzinotas , N. Maturo , B. Evans , A. Awoseyila , A. Ugolini , T. Foggi , L. Gaudio , N. Alagha , S. Cioni

Due to an ever-expansive network deployment, numerous questions are being raised regarding the energy consumption of the mobile network. Recently, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) have proven to be a useful, and complementary solution to…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-05-24 Henri Alam , Antonio de Domenico , Florian Kaltenberger , David López-Pérez

Located in the stratospheric layer of Earth's atmosphere, high altitude platform station (HAPS) is a promising network infrastructure, which can bring significant advantages to sixth-generation (6G) and beyond wireless communications…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-02-28 Afsoon Alidadi Shamsabadi , Animesh Yadav , Halim Yanikomeroglu

The rapid growth of Internet-of-things (IoT) devices, smart vehicles, and other connected objects is driving demand for ubiquitous connectivity and intensive computing capacity. 5G and upcoming 6G networks are crucial to meeting these…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-05-07 Hoe Ziet Wong , Insaf Rzig , Safwan Alfattani , Wael Jaafar

The unprecedented development of non-terrestrial networks (NTN) utilizes the low-altitude airspace for commercial and social flying activities. The integration of NTN and terrestrial networks leads to the emergence of low-altitude economy…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2024-05-06 Yihang Jiang , Xiaoyang Li , Guangxu Zhu , Hang Li , Jing Deng , Kaifeng Han , Chao Shen , Qingjiang Shi , Rui Zhang

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have found numerous applications and are expected to bring fertile business opportunities in the next decade. Among various enabling technologies for UAVs, wireless communication is essential and has drawn…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2019-03-15 Yong Zeng , Qingqing Wu , Rui Zhang