Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces in Action for Non-Terrestrial Networks

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2012.00968v2
• Date: Sat, 3 Apr 2021 19:36:58 GMT
• Title: Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces in Action for Non-Terrestrial Networks
• Authors: K\"ur\c{s}at Tekb{\i}y{\i}k, G\"une\c{s} Karabulut Kurt, Ali R{\i}za Ekti, Halim Yanikomeroglu
• Abstract summary: Next-generation communication technology will be fueled on the cooperation of terrestrial networks with nonterrestrial networks (NTNs) We propose the use of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) to improve and escalate this collaboration owing to the fact that they perfectly match with the size, weight, and power requirements. A comprehensive framework of RIS-assisted non-terrestrial and interplanetary communications is presented by pinpointing challenges, use cases, and open issues.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
• Abstract: Next-generation communication technology will be fueled on the cooperation of terrestrial networks with nonterrestrial networks (NTNs) that contain mega-constellations of high-altitude platform stations and low-Earth orbit satellites. On the other hand, humanity has embarked on a long road to establish new habitats on other planets. This deems the cooperation of NTNs with deep space networks (DSNs) necessary. In this regard, we propose the use of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) to improve and escalate this collaboration owing to the fact that they perfectly match with the size, weight, and power restrictions of the operational environment of space. A comprehensive framework of RIS-assisted non-terrestrial and interplanetary communications is presented by pinpointing challenges, use cases, and open issues. Furthermore, the performance of RIS-assisted NTNs under environmental effects such as solar scintillation and satellite drag is discussed through simulation results.

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