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 …

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 …

A survey on nongeostationary satellite systems: The communication perspective

H Al-Hraishawi, H Chougrani, S Kisseleff… - … Surveys & Tutorials, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The next phase of satellite technology is being characterized by a new evolution in non-
geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellites, which conveys exciting new communication …

Communications in the 6G era

H Viswanathan, PE Mogensen - IEEE access, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The focus of wireless research is increasingly shifting toward 6G as 5G deployments get
underway. At this juncture, it is essential to establish a vision of future communications to …

MIMO satellite communication systems: A survey from the PHY layer perspective

J Heo, S Sung, H Lee, I Hwang… - … Surveys & Tutorials, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The satellite communications (SatCom) system is a representative technology for global
coverage and seamless communications in next-generation communication systems. This …

Edge-assisted multi-layer offloading optimization of LEO satellite-terrestrial integrated networks

X Cao, B Yang, Y Shen, C Yuen… - IEEE Journal on …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Sixth-Generation (6G) technologies will revolutionize the wireless ecosystem by enabling
the delivery of futuristic services through satellite-terrestrial integrated networks (STINs). As …

Energy-efficient multiaccess edge computing for terrestrial-satellite Internet of Things

Z Song, Y Hao, Y Liu, X Sun - IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The recent advances in low earth orbit (LEO) satellites enable the satellites to provide task
processing capability for remote Internet-of-Things (IoT) mobile devices (IMDs) without …

5G embraces satellites for 6G ubiquitous IoT: Basic models for integrated satellite terrestrial networks

X Fang, W Feng, T Wei, Y Chen, N Ge… - IEEE Internet of Things …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Terrestrial communication networks mainly focus on users in urban areas but have poor
coverage performance in harsh environments, such as mountains, deserts, and oceans …

A survey on resource management in joint communication and computing-embedded SAGIN

Q Chen, Z Guo, W Meng, S Han, C Li… - … Surveys & Tutorials, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The advent of the 6G era aims for ubiquitous connectivity, with the integration of non-
terrestrial networks (NTN) offering extensive coverage and enhanced capacity. As …

Ultra-dense LEO: Integration of satellite access networks into 5G and beyond

B Di, L Song, Y Li, HV Poor - IEEE Wireless Communications, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
To support the explosive growth of wireless devices and applications, various access
techniques need to be developed for future wireless systems to provide reliable data …