3D architecture; artificial intelligence; management and orchestration; non-terrestrial networks; 3D architectures; Architectural frameworks; Broadband Communication; Communication coverage; Layered network; Management and orchestration; Multi-layered; Non-terrestrial network; Remote rural areas; Terrestrial networks; Engineering (all)
Abstract :
[en] Due to the fact that large swathes on Earth still lack broadband communication coverage, especially in remote/rural areas and developing countries, there have been several attempts, starting from 3GPP Release 17, to lay out the architectural amendments needed for the integration of terrestrial networks with their non-terrestrial counterparts. Such attempts have led to recent projects regarding such integration that consider either 5G/5G-Advanced networks or more revolutionary approaches for the forthcoming 6G networks. In this manuscript, we give an overview of the architectural framework, technical innovations, and considered use cases of the Horizon Europe ETHER project.
Disciplines :
Electrical & electronics engineering
Author, co-author :
NTONTIN, Konstantinos ; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) > SigCom
Tomaszewski, L.; Orange Polska S.A., Warszawa, Poland
ETHER project has received funding from the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) under the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 101096526. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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