Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) traditionally have certain limited applications. However, the
recent technological advancements and manufacturing cost reduction opened up myriad …

With the commercialization of fifth generation networks worldwide, research into sixth
generation (6G) networks has been launched to meet the demands for high data rates and …

With the expansive deployment of ground base stations, low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, and
aerial platforms such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and high altitude platforms …

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are envisioned to be an integral part of future 5G
communication systems. The agile nature of UAVs for serving users at different locations can …

Communication satellites have a much longer propagation delay than terrestrial
communication networks such as cellular or WiFi. In addition, as the carrier frequency moves …

A panoramic view on the study and design of digital satellite communication links is the
focus of this paper. Starting from the characterization of satellite propagation channel in …

In satellite communications, narrow spotbeams can provide high power and data rates to the
desired location while reducing spatial interference. Advanced transmission antenna …

For the terrestrial infrastructure, the multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) architecture is a
key technology that has brought the wireless gigabit vision closer to reality. Satellite …

Research on mobile satellite and high-altitude platform (HAP) systems (MSHSs) has
recently proliferated because of the allocation of additional spectrum, the intense …

Severe tropical weather dynamics impairments on the earth-sky signal quality at the Ku-
band relative to temperate weather increase the demand for land mobile satellite (LMS) …