Beyond deep reinforcement learning: A tutorial on generative diffusion models in network optimization

H Du, R Zhang, Y Liu, J Wang, Y Lin, Z Li… - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2023 - arxiv.org
Generative Diffusion Models (GDMs) have emerged as a transformative force in the realm of
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI), demonstrating their versatility and efficacy across a …

Nonterrestrial communications assisted by reconfigurable intelligent surfaces

J Ye, J Qiao, A Kammoun… - Proceedings of the IEEE, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Nonterrestrial communications have emerged as a key enabler for seamless connectivity in
the upcoming generation networks. This kind of network can support high data rate …

Hierarchical domain-based multicontroller deployment strategy in SDN-enabled space–air–ground integrated network

C Chen, Z Liao, Y Ju, C He, K Yu… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The space–air–ground integrated network (SAGIN) is considered to be a significant
framework for realizing the vision of “6G intelligent connection of all things.” A typical SAGIN …

Point-to-point communication in integrated satellite-aerial 6G networks: State-of-the-art and future challenges

N Saeed, H Almorad, H Dahrouj… - IEEE Open Journal …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
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 …

UAV-assisted RF/FSO relay system for space-air-ground integrated network: A performance analysis

L Qu, G Xu, Z Zeng, N Zhang… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Space-air-ground integrated networks (SAGIN) within UAV-assisted free-space optical
(FSO) communication systems can efficiently accommodate massive connections and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

On the design of RIS–UAV relay-assisted hybrid FSO/RF satellite–aerial–ground integrated network

TV Nguyen, HD Le, AT Pham - IEEE Transactions on …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Satellite–aerial–ground integrated network (SAGIN) has been widely envisioned as a
promising network architecture for 6G. In the SAGINs, high-altitude platform (HAP)-aided …

Aerial edge computing: A survey

Q Zhang, Y Luo, H Jiang… - IEEE Internet of Things …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In the beyond 5G/6G era, aerial edge computing (AEC) is expected to be used as significant
components in Internet of Things. AEC brings flexible deployment with Line-of-Sight …