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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…