Exploring UAV networking from the terrain information completeness perspective: A tutorial

Z Lou, R Wang, BEY Belmekki… - IEEE Open Journal …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Terrain information is a crucial factor affecting the performance of unmanned aerial vehicle
(UAV) networks. As a tutorial, this article provides a unique perspective on the completeness …

HAPS in the non-terrestrial network nexus: Prospective architectures and performance insights

Z Lou, BEY Belmekki, MS Alouini - IEEE Wireless …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
High altitude platform stations (HAPS) have recently emerged as a new key stratospheric
player in non-terrestrial networks (NTN) alongside satellites and low-altitude platforms. In …

Ultra-wideband technology: Characteristics, applications and challenges

C Zheng, Y Ge, A Guo - arxiv preprint arxiv:2307.13066, 2023 - arxiv.org
Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology is a wireless communication technology designed for
short-range applications. It is characterized by its ability to generate and transmit radio …

Modeling and analysis of downlink communications in a heterogeneous LEO satellite network

CS Choi - IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks connect millions of devices on Earth and offer
various services, such as data communications, remote sensing, and data harvesting. As the …

Cellular network from the sky: Toward people-centered smart communities

BEY Belmekki, AJ Aljohani… - IEEE Open Journal …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The concept of the smart city relies on connectivity and is expected to revolutionize urban
living and create sustainable cities. However, while smart cities continue to evolve, small …

Aerial-aided mmWave VANETs using NOMA: Performance analysis, comparison, and insights

AA Zaid, BEY Belmekki… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, we propose the integration of tethered flying platforms in cooperative vehicular
ad hoc networks (VANETs) to alleviate the problems of rapid urbanization. In this context, we …

NOMA as the next-generation multiple access in nonterrestrial networks

BEY Belmekki, MS Alouini - Proceedings of the IEEE, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Nonterrestrial networks (NTN) are pivotal, enabling technologies for achieving global and
ubiquitous connectivity in the sixth generation (6G) of wireless systems. On the other hand …

Terrain-based UAV deployment: Providing coverage for outdoor users

Z Lou, R Wang, BEY Belmekki… - IEEE Transactions …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Deploying unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) networks to provide coverage for outdoor users
has attracted great attention during the last decade. However, outdoor coverage is …

Reducing education inequalities through cloud-enabled live-cell biotechnology

S Vera-Choqqueccota, BEY Belmekki, MS Alouini… - Trends in …, 2024 - cell.com
Biotechnology holds the potential to drive innovations across various fields from agriculture
to medicine. However, despite numerous interventions, biotechnology education remains …

Space-air-ground integrated network (SAGIN): A survey

J Chen, H Zhang, Z **e - arxiv preprint arxiv:2307.14697, 2023 - arxiv.org
Since existing mobile communication networks may not be able to meet the low latency and
high-efficiency requirements of emerging technologies and applications, novel network …