Toward Multi-Connectivity in Beyond 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks : Challenges and Possible Solutions
Year of publication
2024
Authors
Majamaa, Mikko
Abstract
Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) will complement terrestrial networks (TNs) in 5G and beyond, which can be attributed to recent deployment and standardization activities. Maximizing the efficiency of NTN communications is critical to unlock its full potential and reap its numerous benefits. One method to make communications more efficient is by the usage of multi-connectivity (MC), which allows a user to connect to multiple base stations simultaneously. It is standardized and widely used for TNs, but for MC to be used in the NTN environment, several challenges must be overcome. In this article, challenges related to MC in NTNs are discussed, and solutions to the identified challenges are proposed.
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University of Jyväskylä
Majamaa Mikko 
Publication type
Publication format
Article
Parent publication type
Journal
Article type
Original article
Audience
ScientificPeer-reviewed
Peer-ReviewedMINEDU's publication type classification code
A1 Journal article (refereed), original researchPublication channel information
Journal
Publisher
Volume
62
Issue
11
Pages
144-150
ISSN
Publication forum
Publication forum level
2
Open access
Open access in the publisher’s service
No
Self-archived
Yes
Other information
Fields of science
Electronic, automation and communications engineering, electronics
Publication country
United States
Internationality of the publisher
International
Language
English
International co-publication
No
Co-publication with a company
Yes
DOI
10.1109/MCOM.001.2300581
The publication is included in the Ministry of Education and Culture’s Publication data collection
Yes