HAPSs

KAUST researchers propose a distributed coordination framework for heterogeneous non-terrestrial networks

2 min read · Wed, Nov 12 2025

NTN Communication Muti-agent deep reinforcement learning UAV communications HAPSs

First analyzed the unique characteristics of non-terrestrial networks (NTN) platforms with impact on network specification, and proposed an efficient distributed coordination framework for heterogeneous NTN, verified by a case study on IAB-enabled heterogeneous UAV networks.

Digital roads in the sky: Stratospheric communication networks would connect the unconnected

1 min read · Thu, May 8 2025

HAPSs Connect the Unconnected 6g wireless systems

Connectivity is a cornerstone of today’s world – but roughly one-third of the planet’s population isn’t linked up. Bridging that gap has proven challenging, because telecoms are hesitant to invest in the infrastructure to reach remote, sparsely populated areas. One solution is to lighten the load by moving communications infrastructure into the sky, where a network of flying platforms can link remote sites to satellites or terrestrial networks. But these high altitude platform stations (HAPS) technologies have applications and implications far beyond simply connecting rural communities. A HAPS