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

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 …

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 …

Integrated satellite-aerial-terrestrial relay networks (ISATRNs) have been considered as a
promising architecture for next-generation networks, where high altitude platform (HAP) is …

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 …

The number of disasters has increased over the past decade where these calamities
significantly affect the functionality of communication networks. In the context of 6G, airborne …

Despite the growing interest in the interplay of machine learning and optimization, existing
contributions remain scattered across the research board, and a comprehensive overview …

This paper investigates a semi-grant-free (SGF) based transmission strategy to provide a
flexible connectivity for various kinds of users in an integrated satellite-aerial-terrestrial …

Non terrestrial networks (NTN) involving 'in the sky'objects such as low-earth orbit satellites,
high altitude platform systems (HAPs) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are expected …

Networked Tethered Flying Platforms (NTFPs) have gained growing interest in recent years
due to their versatility and cost-efficiency. These aerial platforms are linked to ground …