Mobile Communications Go Space - Opportunities for NTN in 6G

The sixth generation of mobile communications (6G) is ex-pected in 2030. Global network coverage will play an even more important role in 6G. Constellations of small satellites in low earth orbit (LEO) will, therefore, be a pillar of 6G, enabling communication even when terrestrial networks (TNs) are not available. So-called non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), such as satellite constellations, have been part of the 5G specifications since 3GPP Release 17, which will be further optimized until the introduction of 6G. The 6G standard will, therefore, consid-er the integration of NTNs into the 6G system from the outset, enabling the optimization of possible services using both TNs and NTNs right from the start.
In this framework, the event will promote scientific exchange and discussions on the following topics:

• Use cases enabled by NTN in 6G
• The role of multi-orbit connectivity and 3D networks
• 6G proof of concepts through in-orbit demonstrations
• Possible 6G architecture concepts that enable the native inte-gration of satellite
• Integration of satellite systems
• Suitable technologies/functions for NTN in 6G
• Standardization approach for NTN in 6G (what, where, when)

General Chairs
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Knopp, Chair and Professor, Research Center SPACE, University of the Bundeswehr Munich 
Dr.-Ing. Michael Walter, DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation, Oberpfaffenhofen

The Expert Committee HF 2 »Radio Systems« of the VDE ITG
The VDE ITG's specialist areas are divided into specialist commit-tees, which hold public discussion meetings. The specialist committee HF 2 "Radio Systems" is active in the following subject areas:

• Information technology equipment, installations, systems and networks for radio relay, satellite radio, mobile radio, broad-casting and sensor technology
• Signal processing methods and principles in radio systems
• Planning, allocation and regulation of frequency bands and services
• Discussion of the technical realization and market acceptance of new radio services
• Contributions to the recruitment of young computer engineers

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