Evolution of non-terrestrial networks from 5G to 6G: A survey

MM Azari, S Solanki, S Chatzinotas… - … surveys & tutorials, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) traditionally have certain limited applications. However, the
recent technological advancements and manufacturing cost reduction opened up myriad …

5G and Beyond 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks: trends and research challenges

A Vanelli-Coralli, A Guidotti, T Foggi… - 2020 IEEE 3rd 5G …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The evolution of 5G into beyond 5G and 6G networks aims at responding to the increasing
need of our society of ubiquitous and continuous connectivity services in all areas of our life …

Toward 6G non-terrestrial networks

G Araniti, A Iera, S Pizzi, F Rinaldi - IEEE Network, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Sixth-Generation (6G) technologies will revolutionize the wireless ecosystem by enabling
the delivery of futuristic services through terrestrial and non-terrestrial transmissions. In this …

Non-terrestrial networks in 5G & beyond: A survey

F Rinaldi, HL Maattanen, J Torsner, S Pizzi… - IEEE …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Fifth-generation (5G) telecommunication systems are expected to meet the world market
demands of accessing and delivering services anywhere and anytime. The Non-Terrestrial …

The potential of multilayered hierarchical nonterrestrial networks for 6G: A comparative analysis among networking architectures

D Wang, M Giordani, MS Alouini… - IEEE Vehicular …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Research for 6th generation (6G) communication currently focuses on nonterrestrial
networks (NTNs) to promote ubiquitous and ultrahigh-capacity global connectivity …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Non-terrestrial networks in the 6G era: Challenges and opportunities

M Giordani, M Zorzi - IEEE Network, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Many organizations recognize non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) as a key component to
provide cost-effective and high-capacity connectivity in future 6th generation (6G) wireless …

5G from space: An overview of 3GPP non-terrestrial networks

X Lin, S Rommer, S Euler, EA Yavuz… - IEEE …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
We provide an overview of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) work on evolving
the 5G wireless technology to support non-terrestrial satellite networks. Adapting 5G to …