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-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 …

UAV-LEO integrated backbone: A ubiquitous data collection approach for B5G internet of remote things networks

T Ma, H Zhou, B Qian, N Cheng, X Shen… - IEEE Journal on …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With the advance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and low earth orbit (LEO) satellites,
the integration of space, air and ground networks has become a potential solution to the …

Energy-efficient trajectory optimization for UAV-assisted IoT networks

L Zhang, A Celik, S Dang… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, we propose and study an energy-efficient trajectory optimization scheme for
unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) assisted Internet of Things (IoT) networks. In such networks …

Service-oriented dynamic resource slicing and optimization for space-air-ground integrated vehicular networks

F Lyu, P Yang, H Wu, C Zhou, J Ren… - IEEE Transactions …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, we study Space-Air-Ground integrated Vehicular Network (SAGVN), and
propose an online control framework to dynamically slice the SAG spectrum resource for …

Incorporating distributed DRL into storage resource optimization of space-air-ground integrated wireless communication network

C Wang, L Liu, C Jiang, S Wang… - IEEE Journal of …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Space-air-ground integrated network (SAGIN) is a new type of wireless network mode. The
effective management of SAGIN resources is a prerequisite for high-reliability …

Beamforming design and performance analysis for satellite and UAV integrated networks in IoRT applications

H Kong, M Lin, J Zhang, J Ouyang… - IEEE Internet of …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Satellite and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) integrated networks (SUINs) are considered as
a promising method to offer various Internet of Remote Things (IoRT) applications. In this …

Resource allocation for aerial assisted digital twin edge mobile network

Q Guo, F Tang, N Kato - IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In the context of the 5G/6G mobile network, high levels of requirements such as ultra-high
data transmission rate, support for the high mobility node and seamless connection need to …

Drone-small-cell-assisted resource slicing for 5G uplink radio access networks

H Shen, Q Ye, W Zhuang, W Shi… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Radio resource slicing is critical to customize service provisioning in fifth-generation (5G)
uplink radio access networks (RANs). Using drone-small-cells (DSCs) as aerial support for …

Energy efficiency optimization for multiple access in NOMA-enabled space-air-ground networks

S Wang, Z Fei, J Guo, Q Cui, S Durrani… - IEEE Internet of …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Due to the flexible deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and the wide-area
coverage of satellites, the space–air–ground (SAG) communication network can provide …