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arXiv:2006.09328 (eess)
[Submitted on 16 Jun 2020 (v1), last revised 4 Nov 2020 (this version, v3)]

Title:Aerial Platforms with Reconfigurable Smart Surfaces for 5G and Beyond

Authors:Safwan Alfattani, Wael Jaafar, Yassine Hmamouche, Halim Yanikomeroglu, Abbas Yongaçoglu, Ng\d{o}c Dũng Đào, Peiying Zhu
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Abstract:Aerial platforms are expected to deliver enhanced and seamless connectivity in the fifth generation (5G) wireless networks and beyond (B5G). This is generally achievable by supporting advanced onboard communication features embedded in heavy and energy-intensive equipment. Alternatively, reconfigurable smart surfaces (RSS), which smartly exploit/recycle signal reflections in the environment, are increasingly being recognized as a new wireless communication paradigm to improve communication links. In fact, their reduced cost, low power use, light weight, and flexible deployment make them an attractive candidate for integration with 5G/B5G technologies. In this article, we discuss comprehensive approaches to the integration of RSS in aerial platforms. First, we present a review of RSS technology, its operations and types of communication. Next, we describe how RSS can be used in aerial platforms, and we propose a control architecture workflow. Then, several potential use cases are presented and discussed. Finally, associated research challenges are identified.
Comments: To appear in IEEE Communications Magazine
Subjects: Signal Processing (eess.SP); Systems and Control (eess.SY)
Cite as: arXiv:2006.09328 [eess.SP]
  (or arXiv:2006.09328v3 [eess.SP] for this version)
  https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2006.09328

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From: Safwan Alfattani [view email]
[v1] Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:10:59 UTC (4,269 KB)
[v2] Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:17:39 UTC (4,616 KB)
[v3] Wed, 4 Nov 2020 19:37:27 UTC (6,835 KB)
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