Multiorbital nonterrestrial networks for heterogeneous service delivery: architecture, resource management, and use cases

DAZHI, Michael; AL-HRAISHAWI, Hayder; MYSORE RAMA RAO, Bhavani Shankar; CHATZINOTAS, Symeon; OTTERSTEN, Björn; Muzammil, Hira

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Multiorbital nonterrestrial networks for heterogeneous service delivery: architecture, resource management, and use cases

DAZHI, Michael; AL-HRAISHAWI, Hayder; MYSORE RAMA RAO, Bhavani Shankar et al.

2026 • In Non-Terrestrial Networks

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[en] This chapter introduces the innovative concept of multiorbital nonterrestrial networks (NTNs), which harnesses the potential of satellites operating across low Earth orbit (LEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO), and geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) to provide services within a diverse traffic ecosystem. The network architecture is characterized by hybrid gateway stations (HGS), strategically positioned to manage the satellite constellations effectively. These HGS incorporate both distributed units (DUs) responsible for antenna management across different orbital planes and a centralized unit (CU) for signal processing and modulation, ensuring seamless communication within and between orbits. Leveraging the 3GPP protocol stack, the network enables efficient resource management across all layers, optimizing resource allocation in response to dynamic traffic demands. Various techniques for efficient resource utilization are explored, offering insights into the effective operation of multiorbital NTNs. Through comprehensive use case analyses, the potential applications of multiorbital NTNs in dynamic service delivery scenarios are examined, highlighting their versatility and adaptability in meeting evolving communication needs.

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Computer science

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DAZHI, Michael ; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) > SigCom

AL-HRAISHAWI, Hayder ; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust > SigCom > Team Symeon CHATZINOTAS

MYSORE RAMA RAO, Bhavani Shankar ; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) > SPARC

CHATZINOTAS, Symeon ; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) > SigCom

OTTERSTEN, Björn ; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) > PI Ottersten

Muzammil, Hira

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English

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Multiorbital nonterrestrial networks for heterogeneous service delivery: architecture, resource management, and use cases

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2026

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Non-Terrestrial Networks

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Elsevier

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978-0-443-26526-6

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335-351

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Editorial reviewed

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https://api.elsevier.com/content/article/PII:B9780443265266000116?httpAccept=text/xml

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FNR - Fonds National de la Recherche Luxembourg

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