A Holistic Investigation of Terahertz Propagation and Channel Modeling toward Vertical Heterogeneous Networks

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Tekbiyik K., Ekti A. R., Kurt G. K., Gorcin A., Yanikomeroglu H.

IEEE COMMUNICATIONS MAGAZINE, cilt.58, sa.11, ss.14-20, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 58 Sayı: 11
  • Basım Tarihi: 2020
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1109/mcom.001.2000302
  • Dergi Adı: IEEE COMMUNICATIONS MAGAZINE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aerospace Database, Applied Science & Technology Source, Business Source Elite, Business Source Premier, Communication & Mass Media Index, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, Computer & Applied Sciences, INSPEC, Metadex, Public Affairs Index, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.14-20
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Antennas, Wireless communication, 6G mobile communication, Low earth orbit satellites, CubeSat, Quality of service, MILLIMETER, COMMUNICATION
  • Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

User-centric and low-latency communications can be enabled not only by small cells but also through ubiquitous connectivity. Recently, the vertical heterogeneous network (V-HetNet) architecture has been proposed to backhaul/fronthaul a large number of small cells. Like an orchestra, the V-HetNet is a polyphony of different communication ensembles, including geostationary Earth orbit and low Earth orbit satellites (e.g., CubeSats), and networked flying platforms along with terrestrial communication links. In this study, we propose terahertz (THz) communications to enable the elements of V-HetNets to function in harmony. As THz links offer large bandwidth, leading to ultra-high data rates, it is suitable for backhauling and fronthauling small cells. Furthermore, THz communications can support numerous applications from inter-satellite links to in-vivo nanonetworks. However, to savor this harmony, we need accurate channel models. In this article, the insights obtained through our measurement campaigns are highlighted to reveal the true potential of THz communications in V-HetNets.