Aerospace integrated networks innovation for empowering 6G: A survey and future challenges

D Zhou, M Sheng, J Li, Z Han - IEEE Communications Surveys …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The ever-increasing demand for ubiquitous and differentiated services at anytime and
anywhere emphasizes the necessity of aerospace integrated networks (AINs) which consist …

Coverage enhancement for 6G satellite-terrestrial integrated networks: performance metrics, constellation configuration and resource allocation

M Sheng, D Zhou, W Bai, J Liu, H Li, Y Shi… - Science China Information …, 2023 - Springer
Since the base station-centric wireless coverage mode of 5G is difficult to support future
stereoscopic global wireless coverage demands, the future infrastructure of 6G satellite …

[HTML][HTML] Ergodic sum rate for uplink NOMA transmission in satellite-aerial-ground integrated networks

K Huaicong, LIN Min, J Zhang, J Ouyang… - Chinese Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract The application of Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) technology into
satellite-aerial-ground integrated networks can meet the requirements of ultra-high rate and …

Non-Terrestrial Networks for Energy-Efficient Connectivity of Remote IoT Devices in the 6G Era: A Survey

S Plastras, D Tsoumatidis, DN Skoutas, A Rouskas… - Sensors, 2024 - mdpi.com
The Internet of Things (IoT) is gaining popularity and market share, driven by its ability to
connect devices and systems that were previously siloed, enabling new applications and …

Beamforming design and performance analysis for satellite and UAV integrated networks in IoRT applications

H Kong, M Lin, J Zhang, J Ouyang… - IEEE Internet of …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Satellite and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) integrated networks (SUINs) are considered as
a promising method to offer various Internet of Remote Things (IoRT) applications. In this …

UAV-Assisted IoT Applications, QoS Requirements and Challenges with Future Research Directions

M Adil, H Song, MA Jan, MK Khan, X He… - ACM Computing …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-assisted Internet of Things application communication is an
emerging concept that effectuates the foreknowledge of innovative technologies. With the …

Distributed data offloading in ultra-dense LEO satellite networks: A Stackelberg mean-field game approach

D Wang, W Wang, Y Kang, Z Han - IEEE Journal of Selected …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The low earth orbit (LEO) satellite network is regarded as a promising technology for
delivering seamless service to remote areas such as rural areas. In this paper, we consider …

Joint UAV deployment and power allocation for secure space-air-ground communications

C Han, L Bai, T Bai, J Choi - IEEE Transactions on …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Owing to their intrinsic advantages of seamless coverage and of high data rate, space-air-
ground communications networks (SAGCN) are recognized as one of the emerging …

Comprehensive Survey on Reinforcement Learning-Based Task Offloading Techniques in Aerial Edge Computing

A Nabi, T Baidya, S Moh - Internet of Things, 2024 - Elsevier
Aerial edge computing (AEC) has emerged as a pivotal platform offering low-latency
computation services, seamless deployability, rapid operationality, and high maneuverability …

Joint UAV 3D Trajectory Design and Resource Scheduling for Space-Air-Ground Integrated Power IoRT: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach

J Liu, X Zhao, P Qin, F Du, Z Chen… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The terrain-independent space-air-ground integrated power Internet of Remote Things (SAG-
PIoRT) is able to bring efficient communication services with seamless coverage for sensors …