Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) will constitute a cornerstone of the next-to-come Sixth-Generation (6G) technology. Specifically, Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations play a crucial role, either as a stand-alone networking solution or as a complement to terrestrial networks, in providing network access and services anywhere and anytime with lower latency than … [Read more...] about Tackling Satellite Mobility in Leo-Based Non-Terrestrial Networks: Principles and Enhancements of Feeder Link Switch
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Joint Communication, Sensing, And Computing In Space–Air–Ground Integrated Networks
With the ongoing expansion of user numbers and the diversity of business types, wireless networks are progressing toward broader spatial dimensions and increased functionality. With respect to coverage, the space–air–ground integrated network (SAGIN) is considered a promising solution for providing seamless global connectivity to emerging services. In terms of functionality, … [Read more...] about Joint Communication, Sensing, And Computing In Space–Air–Ground Integrated Networks
Slicing-aware aerial networks for integrated sensing and communication
Integration of sensing and communication (ISAC) is pivotal for realizing the full spectrum of 6G networks, where aerial networks composed of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) emerge as significant enhancers by establishing line-of-sight connections and increasing the coverage of terrestrial networks. Although network slicing can cater to diverse ISAC applications, strategies … [Read more...] about Slicing-aware aerial networks for integrated sensing and communication
AI-Assisted Edge Caching for Metaverse of Connected and Automated Vehicles: Proposal, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
The upcoming metaverse will significantly promote the safety and efficiency of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) as well as intelligent transportation systems (ITSs) with immersive information exchange between the parallel digital and physical worlds. To enable the virtual world to better reflect the physical world, a great deal of sensed information in types of text, … [Read more...] about AI-Assisted Edge Caching for Metaverse of Connected and Automated Vehicles: Proposal, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
Multicasting Over 6G Non-Terrestrial Networks: A Softwarization-Based Approach
Multicast/broadcast delivery is a critical challenge of future 6G mobile networks where massive Internet of Things (IoT) deployment and extended reality multimedia such as teleportation are target application scenarios. Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are considered essential for the success of 6G, which aims to provide true “global” services by extending mobile access … [Read more...] about Multicasting Over 6G Non-Terrestrial Networks: A Softwarization-Based Approach
