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20162026
most citedNon-Terrestrial Networks in the 6G Era: Challenges and Opportunities

687 citations · 2.9k across the 78 of their papers we have counts for

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83 papers

cs.NI2026

End-to-End Simulation of 5G NR Integrated Access and Backhaul Networks for Remote Maritime Connectivity

Alessandro Traspadini, Matteo Pagin, Raphaël Ihamouine +4

Millimeter wave (mmWave) 5th generation (5G) networks offer high data rates but face coverage challenges due to severe path loss and blockage. These problems motivate the use of In…

cs.NI2026

Toward EU Sovereignty in Space: A Comparative Simulation Study of IRIS 2 and Starlink

Alexander Bonora, Marco Giordani, Michele Zorzi

The evolution of 6th generation (6G) networks increasingly relies on satellite-based Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) to extend broadband connectivity to remote and unserved regions…

cs.NI2026

A Joint Reinforcement Learning Scheduling and Compression Framework for Teleoperated Driving

Giacomo Avanzi, Marco Giordani, Michele Zorzi

Teleoperated driving (TD) is envisioned as a key application of future sixth generation (6G) networks. In this paradigm, connected vehicles transmit sensor-perception data to a rem…

eess.SP2026

Digital Twin-Based Beamforming for Interference Mitigation in AF Relay MIMO Systems

Alexander Bonora, Anna V. Guglielmi, Davide Scazzoli +4

Beamforming in multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems should take interference mitigation into account. However, for beamform design, accurate channel state information (CSI…

cs.NI2026

5G NR Non-Terrestrial Networks: Open Challenges for Full-Stack Protocol Design

Francesco Rossato, Mattia Figaro, Alessandro Traspadini +7

As 5th generation (5G) networks continue to evolve, there is a growing interest toward the integration of Terrestrial Networks (TNs) and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs). Specifical…

cs.NI2026

5G NR Non-Terrestrial Networks: From Early Results to the Road Ahead

Mattia Figaro, Francesco Rossato, Marco Giordani +7

This paper overviews the 3GPP 5G NR-NTN standard, detailing the evolution from Rel. 18 to 19 and innovations for Rel. 20. Using realistic ns-3 simulations validated against 3GPP ca…

cs.NI2026

Experimental Evaluation of a UAV-Mounted LEO Satellite Backhaul for Emergency Connectivity

Mattia Figaro, Francesco Rossato, Alexander Bonora +3

Reliable connectivity is critical for Public Protection and Disaster Relief operations, especially in rural or compromised environments where terrestrial infrastructure is unavaila…

eess.SY2025

Bridging Earth and Space: A Survey on HAPS for Non-Terrestrial Networks

G. Svistunov, A. Akhtarshenas, D. López-Pérez +3

HAPS are emerging as key enablers in the evolution of 6G wireless networks, bridging terrestrial and non-terrestrial infrastructures. Operating in the stratosphere, HAPS can provid…

cs.NI2025

Network-Aware Control of AGVs in an Industrial Scenario: A Simulation Study Based on ROS 2 and Gazebo

Filippo Bragato, Tullia Fontana, Marco Giordani +3

Networked Control System (NCS) is a paradigm where sensors, controllers, and actuators communicate over a shared network. One promising application of NCS is the control of Automat…

cs.NI2025★ 1 cited

Performance Evaluation of LoRa for IoT Applications in Non-Terrestrial Networks via ns-3

Alessandro Traspadini, Michele Zorzi, Marco Giordani

The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) has emerged as a key paradigm to provide connectivity for sensors and actuators via satellite gatewa…

cs.NI2025★ 2 cited

PRATA: A Framework to Enable Predictive QoS in Vehicular Networks via Artificial Intelligence

Federico Mason, Tommaso Zugno, Matteo Drago +3

Predictive Quality of Service (PQoS) makes it possible to anticipate QoS changes, e.g., in wireless networks, and trigger appropriate countermeasures to avoid performance degradati…

cs.CV2025

Teleoperated Driving: a New Challenge for 3D Object Detection in Compressed Point Clouds

Filippo Bragato, Michael Neri, Paolo Testolina +2

In recent years, the development of interconnected devices has expanded in many fields, from infotainment to education and industrial applications. This trend has been accelerated…

cs.NI2025

Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning Scheduling to Support Low Latency in Teleoperated Driving

Giacomo Avanzi, Marco Giordani, Michele Zorzi

The teleoperated driving (TD) scenario comes with stringent Quality of Service (QoS) communication constraints, especially in terms of end-to-end (E2E) latency and reliability. In…

cs.NI2025

Statistical Analysis and End-to-End Performance Evaluation of Traffic Models for Automotive Data

Marcello Bullo, Amir Ashtari Gargari, Paolo Testolina +2

Autonomous driving is a major paradigm shift in transportation, with the potential to enhance safety, optimize traffic congestion, and reduce fuel consumption. Although autonomous…

cs.NI2025★ 1 cited

Sensing-Based Beamformed Resource Allocation in Standalone Millimeter-Wave Vehicular Networks

Alessandro Traspadini, Anay Ajit Deshpande, Marco Giordani +3

In 3GPP New Radio (NR) Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X), the new standard for next-generation vehicular networks, vehicles can autonomously select sidelink resources for data transmissi…

cs.NI2025★ 3 cited

Performance Evaluation of Satellite-Based Data Offloading on Starlink Constellations

Alexander Bonora, Alessandro Traspadini, Marco Giordani +1

Vehicular Edge Computing (VEC) is a key research area in autonomous driving. As Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSs) continue to expand, ground vehicles (GVs) face the challen…

cs.NI2024

Performance Evaluation of IoT LoRa Networks on Mars Through ns-3 Simulations

Manuele Favero, Alessandro Canova, Marco Giordani +1

In recent years, there has been a significant surge of interest in Mars exploration, driven by the planet's potential for human settlement and its proximity to Earth. In this paper…

cs.NI2024★ 2 cited

Enhanced Time Division Duplexing Slot Allocation and Scheduling in Non-Terrestrial Networks

Alessandro Traspadini, Marco Giordani, Michele Zorzi

The integration of non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) and terrestrial networks (TNs) is fundamental for extending connectivity to rural and underserved areas that lack coverage from t…

cs.NI2024

Federated Reinforcement Learning to Optimize Teleoperated Driving Networks

Filippo Bragato, Marco Giordani, Michele Zorzi

Several sixth generation (6G) use cases have tight requirements in terms of reliability and latency, in particular teleoperated driving (TD). To address those requirements, Predict…

cs.NI2024

Optimizing Energy Efficiency of 5G RedCap Beam Management for Smart Agriculture Applications

Manishika Rawat, Matteo Pagin, Marco Giordani +3

Beam management in 5G NR involves the transmission and reception of control signals such as Synchronization Signal Blocks (SSBs), crucial for tasks like initial access and/or chann…

cs.NI2024★ 1 cited

A Distributed Neural Linear Thompson Sampling Framework to Achieve URLLC in Industrial IoT

Francesco Pase, Marco Giordani, Sara Cavallero +4

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) networks will provide Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC) to support critical processes underlying the production chains. However,…

cs.NI2023★ 4 cited

On the Energy Consumption of UAV Edge Computing in Non-Terrestrial Networks

Alessandro Traspadini, Marco Giordani, Giovanni Giambene +2

During the last few years, the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) equipped with sensors and cameras has emerged as a cutting-edge technology to provide services such as surveil…

cs.NI2023

Preliminary Performance Evaluation of a Satellite-to-HAP Communication Link

Giovanni Grieco, Giovanni Iacovelli, Mattia Sandri +3

The emergence of Fifth-Generation (5G) communication networks has brought forth unprecedented connectivity with ultra-low latency, high data rates, and pervasive coverage. However,…

cs.NI2023

Minimizing Energy Consumption for 5G NR Beam Management for RedCap Devices

Manishika Rawat, Matteo Pagin, Marco Giordani +3

In 5G New Radio (NR), beam management entails periodic and continuous transmission and reception of control signals in the form of synchronization signal blocks (SSBs), used to per…