A cross-domain SDN architecture for multi-layered space-terrestrial integrated networks

Y Shi, Y Cao, J Liu, N Kato - IEEE Network, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The MLSTIN is considered as a powerful architecture to meet the heavy consumer demand
for wireless data access in the coming 5G ecosystem. However, due to the inherent …

Software defined space-terrestrial integrated networks: Architecture, challenges, and solutions

Y Bi, G Han, S Xu, X Wang, C Lin, Z Yu, P Sun - IEEE Network, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A space and terrestrial integrated network (STIN) converges satellite communication
networks, mobile wireless networking, and the Internet, has greatly extended the scope of …

Space-air-ground integrated network (SAGIN) for 6G: Requirements, architecture and challenges

H Cui, J Zhang, Y Geng, Z Xiao, T Sun… - China …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
As the fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication network may not meet the requirements
of emerging technologies and applications, including ubiquitous coverage, industrial …

An ICN/SDN-based network architecture and efficient content retrieval for future satellite-terrestrial integrated networks

J Li, K Xue, J Liu, Y Zhang, Y Fang - IEEE Network, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With the tremendous increase in the amount of network contents and emerging applications,
traditional network architecture starts to exhibit management and efficiency problems. The …

Multi-controller deployment in SDN-enabled 6G space–air–ground integrated network

Z Liao, C Chen, Y Ju, C He, J Jiang, Q Pei - Remote Sensing, 2022 - mdpi.com
The space–air–ground Integrated Network (SAGIN) is considered to be a significant
framework for realizing the vision of “6G intelligent connection of all things”. The birth of 6G …

Integrated satellite-terrestrial networks toward 6G: Architectures, applications, and challenges

X Zhu, C Jiang - IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With the increasing global communication demands and the development of Internet of
Things (IoT), extending the connectivity to rural and remote areas has become imperative for …

Space-air-ground integrated network: A survey

J Liu, Y Shi, ZM Fadlullah, N Kato - … Communications Surveys & …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Space-air-ground integrated network (SAGIN), as an integration of satellite systems, aerial
networks, and terrestrial communications, has been becoming an emerging architecture and …

Space-aerial-ground-sea integrated networks: Resource optimization and challenges in 6G

S Sharif, S Zeadally, W Ejaz - Journal of Network and Computer …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Space-air-ground-sea integrated (SAGSI) networks are envisioned to connect
satellite, aerial, ground, and sea networks to provide connectivity everywhere and all the …

Design and evaluation of reconfigurable SDN LEO constellations

A Papa, T De Cola, P Vizarreta, M He… - … on Network and …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In the context of the 5G ecosystem, the integration between the terrestrial and satellite
networks is envisioned as a potential approach to further enhance the network capabilities …

[HTML][HTML] 6G service-oriented space-air-ground integrated network: A survey

N Cheng, HE Jingchao, YIN Zhisheng… - Chinese Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
As an indispensable component of the emerging 6G networks, Space-Air-Ground Integrated
Networks (SAGINs) are envisioned to provide ubiquitous network connectivity and services …