Description
Book SynopsisThe book discusses how Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can leverage the sub-6 GHz massive MIMO to address cell selection and interference issues in future wireless networks. The book takes a close look at utilizing UAVs to achieving direct and efficient device-to device (D2D) communications in the sky. Also, the key 6G enablers (cell-free architectures, artificial intelligence, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, THz communications, and non-terrestrial networks) for UAV communication are broached, and the primary technological challenges of each enabler are discussed extensively. Furthermore, the book covers the design of adaptable UAVs to operate in diverse and harsh environmental conditions. Additionally, the existing UAVs’ networking protocols and how these can be greatly enhanced to address the issue of intermittent network changes and channel impairments are discussed. The prospects and societal benefits envisioned in future UAVs are also presented.
Table of ContentsChapter1. Historical Perspectives and Introduction to UAV Cellular Communications.- Chapter2. UAV Cellular Communication in 5G New Radio Wireless Standards.- Chapter3. 5G NR Massive Mimo for Efficient and Robust UAV Cellular Communications.- Chapter4. Intelligent Reflecting Surface assisted UAV Communication System.- Chapter5. Artificial Intelligence Empowered Models for UAV Communications.- Chapter6. Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) Assisted UAV Cellular Communication.- Chapter7. Cell-Free Massive MIMO Architecture for UAV Cellular Communications.- Chapter8. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Assisted Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface for Energy Efficient and Reliable Communication.- Chapter9. Blockchain Technology Enabling UAV Cellular Communications.- Chapter10. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Cellular Communication Operating in Non-terrestrial Networks.- Chapter11. Design and Performance Issues in UAV Cellular Communications.- Chapter12. Evolution and Significance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.- Chapter13. An Overview of Energy Consumption for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Cellular Communications.
