Representatives from 5G-STARDUST’s coordinating partner DLR flew to Dubai (UAE) recently, to present a paper during this year’s edition of IEEE Future Networks World Forum, authored within the context of the project.
DLR’s Benjamin Barth was on stage on behalf of the organisation, presenting the work distilled within the publication, entitled “NTN Architecture for PPDR in 5G-Advanced”, which saw their team collaborating with fellow project partner Alessandro Guidotti of CNIT – Consorzio Nazionale Interuniversitario per le Telecomunicazioni.
For some insights on the research conducted, and reported upon, we present here below the paper’s abstract:
Satellites have been included in 3GPP as non-terrestrial networks (NTN) in release 17 which bears a strong potential for public protection and disaster relief (PPDR) due to their resilience to terrestrial disaster events. Hence, we investigated on the possible architecture options to provide Mission Critical (MC) services to first responders via NTNs based on service flows and requirements. 5G-Advanced NTN setups including Integrated Access Backhaul (IAB) and multi-connectivity are considered in this paper. NTNs can be a fundamental complement during both, routine task and disaster events for first responders and the affected population. A regenerative architecture with a full gNB on-board the satellites is a fitting and future-proof solution offering low latency and has potential for direct user to user links. ATSSS-like multi- connectivity can further increase resilience, robustness and provides complementary capacity.
About IEEE Future Networks World Forum 2024
The theme for this global 5G and Beyond event focused on the academic and industry work that entails envisioning a highly sophisticated and interconnected digital ecosystem that transcends the capabilities of current networks. This involved picturing a landscape where the Internet seamlessly integrates with cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and the Internet of Things. Considering such context, the event emphasised how the parties potentially involved should strive to build a foundation that not only supports the evolving technological landscape but also prioritises ethical considerations, inclusivity, and sustainability for a more responsible digital future.