As demand for wireless connectivity increases, communication technology is moving toward
integrating terrestrial networks with space networks. Creating this integrated space and …

Sixth generation (6G) wireless communication networks are envisioned to be empowered
with novel enabling technologies to guarantee ubiquitous coverage requirements …

Thanks to their inherent advantages including large radio coverage and less dependence
on terrestrial infrastructures, space and aerial networks can play an important role in 5G for …

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 …

UAVs are expected to be an important complementary component for 5G (and beyond)
communication systems to achieve the goal of global access to the Internet for all. To fully …

Electrification turned over a new leaf in aviation by introducing new types of aerial vehicles
along with new means of transportation. Addressing a plethora of use cases, drones are …

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 …

Integrating terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks has the potential of connecting the
unconnected and enhancing the user experience for the already-connected, with …

This paper surveys the literature on point-to-point (P2P) links for integrated satellite-aerial
networks, which are envisioned to be among the key enablers of the sixth-generation (6G) of …

The maritime industry is experiencing a technological revolution that affects shipbuilding,
operation of both seagoing and inland vessels, cargo management, and working practices …