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 …
Things (IoT), extending the connectivity to rural and remote areas has become imperative for …
6G integrated non-terrestrial networks: Emerging technologies and challenges
S Kota, G Giambene - 2021 IEEE International Conference on …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The fifth-generation (5G) wireless communication systems development has brought out a
paradigm shift using advanced technologies, eg, softwarization, virtualization, ultra …
paradigm shift using advanced technologies, eg, softwarization, virtualization, ultra …
A survey on space-aerial-terrestrial integrated 5G networks
S Zhang, D Zhu, Y Wang - Computer Networks, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …
on terrestrial infrastructures, space and aerial networks can play an important role in 5G for …
Satellite networking integration in the 5G ecosystem: Research trends and open challenges
The envisioned 5G ecosystem will be composed of heterogeneous networks based on
different technologies and communication means, including satellite communication …
different technologies and communication means, including satellite communication …
Software defined space-terrestrial integrated networks: Architecture, challenges, and solutions
A space and terrestrial integrated network (STIN) converges satellite communication
networks, mobile wireless networking, and the Internet, has greatly extended the scope of …
networks, mobile wireless networking, and the Internet, has greatly extended the scope of …
Convergence of satellite and terrestrial networks: A comprehensive survey
The explosive growth of various services boosts the innovation and development in
terrestrial communication systems for the implementation of the next generation mobile …
terrestrial communication systems for the implementation of the next generation mobile …
5G embraces satellites for 6G ubiquitous IoT: Basic models for integrated satellite terrestrial networks
Terrestrial communication networks mainly focus on users in urban areas but have poor
coverage performance in harsh environments, such as mountains, deserts, and oceans …
coverage performance in harsh environments, such as mountains, deserts, and oceans …
Future space networks: Toward the next giant leap for humankind
MY Abdelsadek, AU Chaudhry… - IEEE Transactions …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Due to the unprecedented advances in satellite fabrication and deployment, innovative
communications and networking technologies, ambitious space projects and programs, and …
communications and networking technologies, ambitious space projects and programs, and …
Point-to-point communication in integrated satellite-aerial 6G networks: State-of-the-art and future challenges
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 …
networks, which are envisioned to be among the key enablers of the sixth-generation (6G) of …
Airplane-aided integrated networking for 6G wireless: Will it work?
As demand for wireless connectivity increases, communication technology is moving toward
integrating terrestrial networks with space networks. Creating this integrated space and …
integrating terrestrial networks with space networks. Creating this integrated space and …