Airplane-aided integrated networking for 6G wireless: Will it work?

X Huang, JA Zhang, RP Liu, YJ Guo… - IEEE Vehicular …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
As demand for wireless connectivity increases, communication technology is moving toward
integrating terrestrial networks with space networks. Creating this integrated space and …

[HTML][HTML] A review on 6G for space-air-ground integrated network: Key enablers, open challenges, and future direction

PP Ray - Journal of King Saud University-Computer and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Space-air-ground integrated network (SAGIN) is still in nascent stage of design.
Despite of several key insights onto the augmentation of terrestrial, aerial and satellite …

Framework for unifying 5G and next generation satellite communications

R Gopal, N BenAmmar - IEEE Network, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
5G systems have started field trials, and deployment plans are being formulated, following
completion of comprehensive standardization efforts and the introduction of multiple …

Double-edge intelligent integrated satellite terrestrial networks

J Zhang, X Zhang, P Wang, L Liu… - China …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The efficient integration of satellite and terrestrial networks has become an important
component for 6G wireless architectures to provide highly reliable and secure connectivity …

Hybrid satellite-terrestrial communication networks for the maritime Internet of Things: Key technologies, opportunities, and challenges

T Wei, W Feng, Y Chen, CX Wang… - IEEE Internet of things …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With the rapid development of marine activities, there has been an increasing number of
Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices on the ocean. This leads to a growing demand for high …

Evolution of non-terrestrial networks from 5G to 6G: A survey

MM Azari, S Solanki, S Chatzinotas… - … surveys & tutorials, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) traditionally have certain limited applications. However, the
recent technological advancements and manufacturing cost reduction opened up myriad …

Revolutionizing future connectivity: A contemporary survey on AI-empowered satellite-based non-terrestrial networks in 6G

S Mahboob, L Liu - IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
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 potential of multilayered hierarchical nonterrestrial networks for 6G: A comparative analysis among networking architectures

D Wang, M Giordani, MS Alouini… - IEEE Vehicular …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Research for 6th generation (6G) communication currently focuses on nonterrestrial
networks (NTNs) to promote ubiquitous and ultrahigh-capacity global connectivity …

Architectures and key technical challenges for 5G systems incorporating satellites

A Guidotti, A Vanelli-Coralli, M Conti… - IEEE Transactions …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Satellite communication systems are a promising solution to extend and complement
terrestrial networks in unserved or under-served areas, as reflected by recent commercial …

5G from space: An overview of 3GPP non-terrestrial networks

X Lin, S Rommer, S Euler, EA Yavuz… - IEEE …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
We provide an overview of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) work on evolving
the 5G wireless technology to support non-terrestrial satellite networks. Adapting 5G to …