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Topical Advisory Panel Members’ Collection Series: 5G and Beyond Networks and Technologies

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Communications".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 1986

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Raul Parada Medina

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Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC), Av. Carl Friedrich Gauss, 7-Edifici B4, 08860 Castelldefels, Spain
Interests: machine learning; IoT; smart cities; mmwave 5G; WSN; RFID; LoRaWAN; wireless communications; V2X; autonomous driving; cellular communication; sustainability
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Dr. Robin Chataut

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Computer Science Department, Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA 01420, USA
Interests: 5g; massive mimo; millimeter waves; wireless communication

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

5G is the fifth generation of mobile network technology that promises to bring a revolutionary change in the way we experience and use the internet. 5G technology offers faster download and upload speeds, lower latency, improved network efficiency, and an increased capacity to handle the growing demands of connected devices and applications. This makes it possible for businesses and consumers to access new services and applications, such as autonomous vehicles, virtual and augmented reality, and the Internet of Things. 5G technology and networks will bring about a major shift in internet usage and open up new opportunities for businesses and consumers.

5G is not just an evolutionary upgrade of the previous generation of cellular. Instead, it is a revolutionary technology that eliminates access, bandwidth, performance, and latency limits on connectivity worldwide. 5G networks are versatile and can support various communication technologies and use cases, including enhanced mobile broadband, machine-to-machine communication, and ultra-reliable low-latency communication. The network architecture is designed to be highly flexible and scalable, enabling it to adapt to market demands.

This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research in the domain of 5G and beyond networks and their applications. The potential topics will include but are not limited to:

  • 5G core network and service;
  • Mobile cellular networks;
  • Software-defined networking;
  • Innovative applications and service facilities using 5G;
  • Physical layer developments in 5G;
  • 5G wireless communication technologies and standards;
  • Millimetre wave band and massive MIMO;
  • 5G-enabled IoT;
  • Security, privacy, and trust in 5G networks;
  • Localization techniques enabled by 5G;
  • Multiple access or modulation schemes beyond 5G;
  • 5G Beyond communications for smart cities;
  • 6G and future mobile network technologies.

Dr. Raul Parada Medina
Dr. Robin Chataut
Guest Editors

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Energy-Efficient BWP Configuration for Multi-Slice Users
by Joe Saad, Kinda Khawam, Mohamad Yassin and Salvatore Costanzo
Sensors 2024, 24(4), 1281; https://doi.org/10.3390/s24041281 - 17 Feb 2024
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Fifth Generation (5G) mobile networks introduce the concept of slicing to ensure isolation among the various supported heterogeneous services. The User Equipment (UE) can be connected to multiple slices simultaneously. Additionally, the notion of a Bandwidth Part (BWP) was also instigated to reduce [...] Read more.
Fifth Generation (5G) mobile networks introduce the concept of slicing to ensure isolation among the various supported heterogeneous services. The User Equipment (UE) can be connected to multiple slices simultaneously. Additionally, the notion of a Bandwidth Part (BWP) was also instigated to reduce power consumption. A BWP is a small chunk of the bandwidth scanned by the UE to retrieve its service data. Therefore, a UE connected to multiple services can be configured with multiple BWPs each associated with a given service. Such UEs find themselves scanning multiple BWPs, which can be time consuming and highly energy intensive. Hence, it is paramount to study the appropriate choice of the BWP configuration from an energy-efficiency perspective for multi-slice users depending on their battery level. In this paper, two energy-efficient BWP selection solutions are proposed for users connected to multiple slices. The first solution is based on a centralized approach where UEs are stirred optimally to the best BWP configuration, while the second solution relies on a user-centric distributed approach using non-cooperative game theory. The proposed schemes take into account the users’ battery level and their sojourn time in the network as well as the scanned BWP size. Both solutions are compared with one another and against the legacy solution. Intensive simulation results demonstrate the efficiency of our proposition in terms of users’ energy efficiency and quality of service. Full article
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6G Networks and the AI Revolution—Exploring Technologies, Applications, and Emerging Challenges
by Robin Chataut, Mary Nankya and Robert Akl
Sensors 2024, 24(6), 1888; https://doi.org/10.3390/s24061888 - 15 Mar 2024
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of wireless communication, each successive generation of networks has achieved significant technological leaps, profoundly transforming the way we connect and interact. From the analog simplicity of 1G to the digital prowess of 5G, the journey of mobile networks [...] Read more.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of wireless communication, each successive generation of networks has achieved significant technological leaps, profoundly transforming the way we connect and interact. From the analog simplicity of 1G to the digital prowess of 5G, the journey of mobile networks has been marked by constant innovation and escalating demands for faster, more reliable, and more efficient communication systems. As 5G becomes a global reality, laying the foundation for an interconnected world, the quest for even more advanced networks leads us to the threshold of the sixth-generation (6G) era. This paper presents a hierarchical exploration of 6G networks, poised at the forefront of the next revolution in wireless technology. This study delves into the technological advancements that underpin the need for 6G, examining its key features, benefits, and key enabling technologies. We dissect the intricacies of cutting-edge innovations like terahertz communication, ultra-massive MIMO, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), quantum communication, and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces. Through a meticulous analysis, we evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and state-of-the-art research in these areas, offering a wider view of the current progress and potential applications of 6G networks. Central to our discussion is the transformative role of AI in shaping the future of 6G networks. By integrating AI and ML, 6G networks are expected to offer unprecedented capabilities, from enhanced mobile broadband to groundbreaking applications in areas like smart cities and autonomous systems. This integration heralds a new era of intelligent, self-optimizing networks that promise to redefine the parameters of connectivity and digital interaction. We also address critical challenges in the deployment of 6G, from technological hurdles to regulatory concerns, providing a holistic assessment of potential barriers. By highlighting the interplay between 6G and AI technologies, this study maps out the current landscape and lights the path forward in this rapidly evolving domain. This paper aims to be a cornerstone resource, providing essential insights, addressing unresolved research questions, and stimulating further investigation into the multifaceted realm of 6G networks. By highlighting the synergy between 6G and AI technologies, we aim to illuminate the path forward in this rapidly evolving field. Full article
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