Reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-assisted non-terrestrial network (NTN) based 6G communications: A contemporary survey

Worka, Chika E., Khan, Faheem A., Ahmed, Qasim Zeeshan, Sureephong, Pradorn and Alade, Temitope (2024) Reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-assisted non-terrestrial network (NTN) based 6G communications: A contemporary survey. Sensors, 24 (21). ISSN 1424-8220

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Abstract

This article examines the transformative potential of integrating reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) into sixth-generation (6G) wireless non-terrestrial networks (NTNs). The focus is on the RIS’s capability to address diverse user requirements, including secure data transmission, power efficiency, extended coverage, and enhanced data rates. The paper delves into the synergy between RISs and NTNs, emphasizing key components like multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems and advanced radio communications. Additionally, it highlights the crucial role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in optimizing RIS-based beamforming to solve scientific and engineering challenges while ensuring energy efficiency and sustainability in NTN operations. By positioning RISs as a key enabler in shaping the future of wireless communication systems, this research underscores their significance in unlocking the full potential of NTNs and advancing next-generation wireless communications. This paper contributes valuable insights and projections for future research directions, highlighting RISs’ potential to revolutionize NTNs for 6G technologies.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Funding Information: Part of this work is supported by the European Union through the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement No. 101086218.
Uncontrolled Keywords: 6g communications,artificial intelligence,beamforming optimization,energy efficiency,high-altitude non-terrestrial platforms,machine learning,non-terrestrial networks,reconfigurable intelligent surfaces,analytical chemistry,information systems,instrumentation,atomic and molecular physics, and optics,electrical and electronic engineering,biochemistry,sdg 7 - affordable and clean energy ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/1600/1602
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Science > School of Computing Sciences
UEA Research Groups: Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Data Science and AI
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Depositing User: LivePure Connector
Date Deposited: 05 Nov 2024 10:30
Last Modified: 10 Dec 2024 01:45
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/97500
DOI: 10.3390/s24216958

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