[en] The authors explore the integration of digital twin technology with 6G NTNs to enhance resource allocation and network management. This article has been accepted for inclusion in a future issue of this magazine. Content is final as presented, with the exception of pagination.
Disciplines :
Computer science
Author, co-author :
Al-Hraishawi, Hayder; Junaid ur Rehman is also with King, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg ; Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
Alsenwi, Madyan; Junaid ur Rehman is also with King, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Ur Rehman, Junaid; Junaid ur Rehman is also with King, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg
LAGUNAS, Eva ; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) > SigCom
CHATZINOTAS, Symeon ; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) > SigCom
External co-authors :
yes
Language :
English
Title :
Digital Twin for Enhanced Resource Allocation in 6G Non-Terrestrial Networks
Publication date :
2024
Journal title :
IEEE Communications Magazine
ISSN :
0163-6804
eISSN :
1558-1896
Publisher :
Communications Society of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New-York, United States - New York
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