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Multi-connectivity with packet duplication, where the same data packet is duplicated and transmitted from multiple transmitters, is proposed in 5G New Radio as a reliability enhancement feature. This paper presents an analytical study of…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2019-04-18 Nurul Huda Mahmood , Ali Karimi , Gilberto Berardinelli , Klaus I. Pedersen , Daniela Laselva

Through Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), a global coverage connecting areas with minimal or no terrestrial services is envisaged using satellite and air-borne platforms. However, one of the challenges to delivering NTN communications is the…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2022-04-20 Bisma Manzoor , Akram Al-Hourani , Bassel Al Homssi

Sixth-generation (6G) communication systems are expected to support direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity, enabling standard user equipment (UE) to seamlessly transition to non-terrestrial network (NTN), particularly satellite communication…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-03-31 Muhammad Asad Ullah , Davi Brilhante , Luís Eduardo Partichelli Potrich , José Suárez-Varela , Paul Almasan , Charles Cleary , Vadim Kramar

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

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 article studies disruption tolerant networks (DTNs) where each node knows the probabilistic distribution of contacts with other nodes. It proposes a framework that allows one to formalize the behaviour of such a network. It generalizes…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2007-05-23 Jean-Marc Francois , Guy Leduc

The advent of fifth-generation (5G) and Beyond 5G (B5G) networks introduces diverse service requirements, from ultra-low latency to high bandwidth, demanding dynamic monitoring and advanced solutions to ensure Quality of Service (QoS). The…

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

Named Data Networking (NDN) is a promising Future Internet architecture to support content distribution. Its inherent addressless routing paradigm brings valuable characteristics to improve the transmission robustness and efficiency, e.g.…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2018-08-27 Yuhang Ye , Brian Lee , Ronan Flynn , Niall Murray , Guiming Fang , Jianwen Cao , Yuansong Qiao

The integration of digital twinning technologies is driving next-generation networks toward new capabilities, allowing operators to thoroughly understand network conditions, efficiently analyze valuable radio data, and innovate applications…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-09-03 Zifan Zhang , Minghong Fang , Mingzhe Chen , Yuchen Liu

Digital twins (DT) have received significant attention due to their numerous benefits, such as real-time data analytics and cost reduction in production. DT serves as a fundamental component of many applications, encompassing smart…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-05-08 Chen Chen , Zihan Jia , Ze Wang , Lin Cui , Fung Po Tso

In this paper, a comprehensive software-defined networking (SDN) based transmission protocol (SDTP) is presented for fifth generation (5G) communication networks, where an SDN controller gathers network state information from the physical…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2019-02-26 Jiayin Chen , Si Yan , Qiang Ye , Wei Quan , Phu Thinh Do , Weihua Zhuang , Xuemin , Shen , Xu Li , Jaya Rao

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

Non-terrestrial network (NTN) communication has garnered considerable attention from government entities, industries, and academia in recent times. NTN networks encompass a variety of systems, including Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites,…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2024-01-22 Mahfuzur Rahman , Zoheb Hassan , Jeffrey H. Reed , Lingjia Liu

To achieve global coverage and ubiquitous connectivity, the non-terrestrial network (NTN) has been regarded as a key enabler in the sixth generation (6G) network, which includes uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), high-altitude platforms…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-01-23 Jikang Deng , Hui Zhou , Mohamed-Slim Alouini

Network Digital Twins (NDTs) enable safe what-if analysis for 6G cloud-edge infrastructures, but adoption is often limited by fragmented workflows from telemetry to validation. We present a data-driven NDT framework that extends 6G-TWIN…

Network digital twins (NDTs) are transforming network management by offering precise virtual replicas of physical network systems. However, their reliance on diverse and sensitive data introduces significant challenges related to data…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-05-04 Zifan Zhang , Dianwei Chen , Anjun Gao , Manhua Wang , Mingzhe Chen , Minghong Fang , Xianfeng Yang , Yuchen Liu

Sustainability is paramount in modern cellular networks, which face significant energy consumption challenges from rising mobile traffic and advancements in wireless technology. Cell-switching, well-established in literature as an effective…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-01-19 Metin Ozturk , Maryam Salamatmoghadasi , Halim Yanikomeroglu

The growing low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations have become an essential part of the fifth-generation (5G) non-terrestrial network (NTN) market. These satellites can enable direct-to-cell connectivity for mobile devices and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-03-22 Bohan Zhang , Peng Hu , Ahmad Akbari Azirani , Mohammad A. Salahuddin , Diogo Barradas , Noura Limam , Raouf Boutaba

5G and Beyond networks promise low-latency support for applications that need to deliver mission-critical data with strict deadlines. However, innovations on the physical and medium access layers are not sufficient. Additional…

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