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With the first commercializations of 5G networks, Beyond 5G (B5G), or 6G, systems are starting to be defined. In this context, Internet of Things (IoT) services will be even more impactful with respect to 5G systems. In order to cope with…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-03-25 Alessandro Guidotti , Matteo Conti , Alessandro Vanelli-Coralli

The third generation partnership project (3GPP) has recently defined two frequency bands for direct access with satellites, which is a concrete step toward realizing the anticipated space-air-ground integrated networks. In addition, given…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2023-12-29 Zaid Abdullah , Eva Lagunas , Steven Kisseleff , Frank Zeppenfeldt , Symeon Chatzinotas

Space-air-ground integrated networks (SAGINs) help enhance the service performance in the sixth generation communication system. SAGIN is basically composed of satellites, aerial vehicles, ground facilities, as well as multiple terrestrial…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-07-04 Ziye Jia , Chao Dong , Kun Guo , Qihui Wu

Evolving 5G New Radio (NR) to support non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), particularly satellite communication networks, is under exploration in 3GPP. The movement of the spaceborne platforms in NTNs may result in large timing varying Doppler…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-08-18 Xingqin Lin , Zhipeng Lin , Stefan Eriksson Löwenmark , Johan Rune , Robert Karlsson

This paper investigates the localization, synchronization, and speed estimation of a mobile user equipment (UE) leveraging integrated terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), in particular low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. We focus…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-09-24 Yasaman Ettefagh , Sharief Saleh , Musa Furkan Keskin , Hui Chen , Gonzalo Seco-Granados , Henk Wymeersch

Reliable connectivity is critical for Public Protection and Disaster Relief operations, especially in rural or compromised environments where terrestrial infrastructure is unavailable. In such scenarios, NTNs, and specifically UAVs, are…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-01-08 Mattia Figaro , Francesco Rossato , Alexander Bonora , Marco Giordani , Giovanni Schembra , Michele Zorzi

This paper investigates latency-constrained resource synergization for mission-oriented non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) in post-disaster emergency scenarios. When terrestrial infrastructures are damaged, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2026-03-17 Yueshan Lin , Wei Feng , Yunfei Chen , Yongxu Zhu , Ning Ge , Shi Jin

The advent of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) represents a compelling response to the International Mobile Telecommunications 2030 (IMT-2030) framework, enabling the delivery of advanced, seamless connectivity that supports reliable,…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-04-29 Muhammad Ali Jamshed , Bushra Haq , Muhammad Ahmed Mohsin , Ali Nauman , Halim Yanikomeroglu

Earth observation satellites generate large amounts of real-time data for monitoring and managing time-critical events such as disaster relief missions. This presents a major challenge for satellite-to-ground communications operating under…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-03-19 Sheikh Salman Hassan , Loc X. Nguyen , Yan Kyaw Tun , Zhu Han , Choong Seon Hong

Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite Internet of Things (IoT) has been identified as one of the important components of the sixth-generation (6G) non-terrestrial networks (NTN) to provide ubiquitous connectivity. Due to the low orbit altitude…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2025-09-03 Ming Ying , Xiaoming Chen , Qiao Qi , Zhaoyang Zhang

HAPS are emerging as key enablers in the evolution of 6G wireless networks, bridging terrestrial and non-terrestrial infrastructures. Operating in the stratosphere, HAPS can provide wide-area coverage, low-latency, energy-efficient…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-05-26 G. Svistunov , A. Akhtarshenas , D. López-Pérez , M. Giordani , G. Geraci , H. Yanikomeroglu

This paper examines integrated satellite-terrestrial networks (ISTNs) in urban environments, where terrestrial networks (TNs) and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) share the same frequency band in the C-band which is considered the promising…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-08-29 Hung Nguyen-Kha , Vu Nguyen Ha , Eva Lagunas , Symeon Chatzinotas , Joel Grotz

The deployment of low earth orbit (LEO) satellites with terrestrial networks can potentially increase the efficiency and reduce the cost of relaying content from a data center to a set of edge caches hosted by 6G and beyond enabled macro…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-03-24 Basem Abdellatif , Mostafa M. Shibl , Tamer Khattab , John Tadrous , Tarek ElFouly , Nizar Zorba

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) provide the backbone of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) but remain vulnerable to interference. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations within Fifth-Generation (5G) Non-Terrestrial Networks…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-10-21 Idir Edjekouane , Alejandro González Garrido , Jorge Querol , Symeon Chatzinotas

Cellular Internet of Things (IoT) is considered as de facto paradigm to improve the communication and computation systems. Cellular IoT connects massive number of physical and virtual objects to the Internet using cellular networks. The…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-06-15 Amin Shahraki , Mahmoud Abbasi , Md. Jalil Piran , Amir Taherkordi

This paper investigates satellite navigation and communication systems in both low-Earth-orbit (LEO) and medium-Earth-orbit (MEO) satellites, which systematically outlines the fundamental principles of satellite navigation systems (SNS),…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-05-26 Tianwei Hou , Da Guan , Yu Zhang , Anna Li , Arumugam Nallanathan

Sixth-generation (6G) networks are evolving towards new features and order-of-magnitude enhancement of systematic performance metrics compared to the current 5G. In particular, the 6G networks are expected to achieve extreme connectivity…

The 3rd generation partnership project (3GPP) has been engaged in further advancing the evolved universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS) terrestrial radio access network (E-UTRAN) and UTRAN based radio access network technologies.…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2018-03-01 Mirza Golam Kibria , Kien Nguyen , Gabriel Porto Villardi , Kentaro Ishizu , Fumihide Kojima

Today 4G mobile systems are evolving to provide IP connectivity for diverse applications and services up to 1Gbps. They are designed to optimize the network performance, improve cost efficiency and facilitate the uptake of mass market…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2015-06-10 Akram Hakiri , Pascal Berthou

This paper proposes a novel split learning architecture designed to exploit the cyclical movement of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites in non-terrestrial networks (NTNs). Although existing research focuses on offloading tasks to the NTN…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-11-05 Marc Martinez-Gost , Ana Pérez-Neira