Futuristic 6G Pervasive On-Demand Services: Integrating Space Edge Computing With Terrestrial Networks
Zeqi Lai, Hewu Li, Qian Wu, Qiang Ni, Mingyang Lv, Jihao Li, Jianping Wu, Jun Liu, Yuanjie Li
Abstract
Futuristic 6G technologies will integrate emerging low-Earth orbit (LEO) megaconstellations into terrestrial networks, promising to provide ubiquitous, low-latency and high-throughput network services on-demand. However, several unique characteristics of satellites (e.g., high dynamics and error-prone operational environments) make it very challenging to unleash the potential of megaconstellations and accomplish these aforementioned promises.
Topics & Concepts
Computer scienceLow earth orbitTelecommunicationsEdge computingUbiquitous computingLow latency (capital markets)Enhanced Data Rates for GSM EvolutionOn demandComputer networkEngineeringMultimediaSatelliteHuman–computer interactionAerospace engineeringSatellite Communication SystemsOpportunistic and Delay-Tolerant NetworksIoT and Edge/Fog Computing