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Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are anticipated to be indispensable in extending coverage and enabling global communication access in next-generation wireless networks. With the extensive deployment of non-terrestrial platforms, evaluating…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-03-19 Ruibo Wang , Mustafa A. Kishk , Mohamed-Slim Alouini

With the explosive deployment of non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), the computational complexity of network performance analysis is rapidly escalating. As one of the most suitable mathematical tools for analyzing large-scale network…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-08-07 Ruibo Wang , Baha Eddine Youcef Belmekki , Howard H. Yang , Mohamed Slim Alouini

Many organizations recognize non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) as a key component to provide cost-effective and high-capacity connectivity in future 6th generation (6G) wireless networks. Despite this premise, there are still many questions…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-04-27 Marco Giordani , Michele Zorzi

6th generation (6G) communication research is currently focusing on non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) to promote ubiquitous and ultra-high-capacity global connectivity. Specifically, multi-layered hierarchical networks, i.e., the…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-08-03 Dengke Wang , Marco Giordani , Mohamed-Slim Alouini , Michele Zorzi

Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) traditionally have certain limited applications. However, the recent technological advancements and manufacturing cost reduction opened up myriad applications of NTNs for 5G and beyond networks, especially…

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

Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) have emerged as a key enabler to fully realize the vision of integrated, intelligent, and ubiquitous connectivity in 6G systems. However, several operational challenges, including severe Doppler effects,…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2026-04-14 Muhammad Ali Jamshed , Rohit Singh , Malik Muhammad Saad , Aryan Kaushik , Wonjae Shin , Miguel Dajer , Alain Mourad

Sixth-Generation (6G) technologies will revolutionize the wireless ecosystem by enabling the delivery of futuristic services through terrestrial and non-terrestrial transmissions. In this context, the Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) is…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-09-30 Giuseppe Araniti , Antonio Iera , Sara Pizzi , Federica Rinaldi

From 5G onwards, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) have emerged as a key component of future network architectures. Leveraging Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, NTNs are capable of building a space Internet and present a…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-12-03 Feng Wang , Shengyu Zhang , Huiting Yang , Tony Q. S. Quek

As 5th generation (5G) networks continue to evolve, there is a growing interest toward the integration of Terrestrial Networks (TNs) and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs). Specifically, NTNs leverage space/air base stations such as…

6G networks are envisioned to deliver a large diversity of applications and meet stringent quality of service (QoS) requirements. Hence, integrated terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (TN-NTNs) are anticipated to be key enabling…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-06-18 Sahar Ammar , Chun Pong Lau , Basem Shihada

In past years, non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) have emerged as a viable solution for providing ubiquitous connectivity for future wireless networks due to their ability to reach large geographical areas. However, the efficient integration…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-10-04 Henri Alam , Antonio De Domenico , David López-Pérez , Florian Kaltenberger

Non-terrestrial networks (NTN) have been standardized by the 3rd generation partnership project (3GPP) as a key component of future 6G systems to enhance coverage and resilience. In particular, NTN technologies such as low-earth orbit (LEO)…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-05-08 Donglin Wang , Anjie Qiu , Qiuheng Zhou , Hans D. Schotten

Terrestrial networks form the fundamental infrastructure of modern communication systems, serving more than 4 billion users globally. However, terrestrial networks are facing a wide range of challenges, from coverage and reliability to…

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

Universal connectivity has been part of past and current generations of wireless systems, but as we approach 6G, the subject of social responsibility is being built as a core component. Given the advent of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN),…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-07-03 Muhammad Ali Jamshed , Aryan Kaushik , Miguel Dajer , Alessandro Guidotti , Fanny Parzysz , Eva Lagunas , Marco Di Renzo , Symeon Chatzinotas , Octavia A. Dobre

The integration of Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Networks (TN-NTNs), introduced in 5G, is advancing toward a unified and seamless network of networks in Sixth-Generation (6G). This evolution markedly increases the volume of generated and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-01-23 Erfan Delfani , Agapi Mesodiakaki , Leandros Tassiulas , Nikolaos Pappas

The co-existence of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) is essential for achieving comprehensive global coverage in sixth-generation cellular networks. Given the escalating demand for spectrum, there is an ongoing global…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-01-13 Lingrui Zhang , Zheng Li , Sheng Yang

Due to their low latency, high capacity, and seamless worldwide coverage, low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites are essential to the equal access network. Stochastic geometry (SG) is an appropriate method for such a large and irregular system.…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-08-02 Yanbo Cao , Derui Gao , Jingyu Xu

Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) will complement terrestrial networks (TNs) in 5G and beyond, which can be attributed to recent deployment and standardization activities. Maximizing the efficiency of NTN communications is critical to unlock…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-01-17 Mikko Majamaa
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