Abstract
Future 5G mobile communication systems are expected to integrate different radio access technologies, including the satellite component. Within the 5G framework, the terrestrial services can be augmented with the development of HTS systems and new mega-constellations meeting 5G requirements, such as high bandwidth, low latency, and increased coverage including rural areas, air, and seas. This article provides an overview of the current 5G initiatives and projects followed by a proposed architecture for 5G satellite networks where the SDN/NFV approach facilitates the integration with the 5G terrestrial system. In addition, a novel technique based on network coding is analyzed for the joint exploitation of multiple paths in such an integrated satellite-terrestrial system. For TCP-based applications, an analytical model is presented to achieve an optimal traffic split between terrestrial and satellite paths and optimal redundancy levels.Citation
Giambene, G., Kota, S., Pillai, P. (2018) 'Satellite-5G integration: a network perspective', IEEE Network Magazine, 32 (5) pp. 25-31. doi: 10.1109/MNET.2018.1800037Publisher
IEEEJournal
IEEE Network MagazineAdditional Links
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8473417/Type
Journal articleLanguage
enISSN
0890-8044ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1109/MNET.2018.1800037