Overview of Non-Terrestrial Networks

A broad introduction to Non-Terrestrial Network concepts - satellites, HAPS and UAVs - and how they extend connectivity beyond terrestrial infrastructure.

• Engineers and researchers working in non-terrestrial networks (NTN), including satellite communications, high-altitude platforms (HAPS), networked tethered flying platforms, and UAV-based systems.
• System designers, solution architects, and developers interested in implementing NTN technologies.
• Graduate and postgraduate students specializing in NTN, wireless communications, or aerospace systems.
• Academic staff involved in teaching or research related to NTN, wireless technologies, or aerospace communications.
• Industry professionals working in satellite, HAPS, or UAV communication systems.
• Scientists and R&D specialists in the fields of telecommunications and aerospace engineering.

(1) Low-Altitude Platform Stations:

• Introduction;
• Drones part 1: Drone-enabled communications: Advantages, limitations, and applications;
• Drones part 2: On-board battery limitations and its influence on system performance;
• Networked tethered flying platforms part 1: Overview, characteristics, advantages, applications and use cases;
• Networked tethered flying platforms part 2: Performance analysis and open challenges; 

(2) Stratospheric and Space Platforms:

• Introduction;
• High-Altitude Platform Stations Part 1: Overview, characteristics, integration Strategies and Architectures;
• High-Altitude Platform Stations Part 2: Performance Analysis; Use Cases, Applications, Open Challenges;
• Satellites Part 1: LEO satellite-enabled communication systems for connectivity everywhere: a novel modelling technique;
• Satellites Part 2: Routing strategies in large LEO constellations: Modelling, analysis, and design

• Lecture slides;
• Reference papers;
• Simulation files (upon request)

09.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. (Eastern Time)