HetNet: A flexible architecture for heterogeneous satellite-terrestrial networks

B Feng, H Zhou, H Zhang, G Li, H Li, S Yu… - IEEE …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
As satellite networks have played an indispensable role in many fields, how to integrate
them with terrestrial networks (eg, the Internet) has attracted significant attention in …

Integrated 5G-satellite networks: A perspective on physical layer reliability and security

M Lin, Q Huang, T De Cola, JB Wang… - IEEE Wireless …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Fifth generation (5G) mobile systems are expected to be integrated with different radio
access methods such as satellite components to provide seamless connectivity and …

Next generation mega satellite networks for access equality: Opportunities, challenges, and performance

B Al Homssi, A Al-Hourani, K Wang… - IEEE …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Digital connectivity has become the foundation of prosperity and an essential need for
functioning societies. Despite this dependence, limitation on Internet access remains a …

Toward data collection and transmission in 6G space–air–ground integrated networks: Cooperative HAP and LEO satellite schemes

Z Jia, M Sheng, J Li, Z Han - IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The space–air–ground integrated network (SAGIN)-related issues are attractive in the sixth
generation (6G) technologies, which facilitate the global coverage and seamless service …

Architectures, standardisation, and procedures for 5G Satellite Communications: A survey

A Guidotti, S Cioni, G Colavolpe, M Conti, T Foggi… - Computer Networks, 2020 - Elsevier
The 5G ecosystem is radically shifting Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
towards a system directly tailored and optimised to support vertical markets and services. In …

System integration of terrestrial mobile communication and satellite communication—the trends, challenges and key technologies in B5G and 6G

S Chen, S Sun, S Kang - China communications, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Mobile communication standards have been developed into a new era of B5G and 6G. In
recent years, low earth orbit (LEO) satellites and space Internet have become hot topics. The …

The space-terrestrial integrated network: An overview

H Yao, L Wang, X Wang, Z Lu… - IEEE Communications …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With the technological advancement and convergence of satellite communications, the
Internet, and mobile wireless networking, the STIN has been envisioned. In this article, we …

Ultra-dense LEO: Integration of satellite access networks into 5G and beyond

B Di, L Song, Y Li, HV Poor - IEEE Wireless Communications, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
To support the explosive growth of wireless devices and applications, various access
techniques need to be developed for future wireless systems to provide reliable data …

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 …

The requirements, challenges, and technologies for 5G of terrestrial mobile telecommunication

S Chen, J Zhao - IEEE communications magazine, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this article, we summarize the 5G mobile communication requirements and challenges.
First, essential requirements for 5G are pointed out, including higher traffic volume, indoor or …