Net-Zero 6G from Earth to Orbit: Sustainable Design of Integrated Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Networks
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| author | Jamshed, Muhammad Ali Saad, Malik Muhammad Mohsin, Muhammad Ahmed Kim, Dongkyun Dobre, Octavia A. Yanikomeroglu, Halim Mohjazi, Lina |
| author_facet | Jamshed, Muhammad Ali Saad, Malik Muhammad Mohsin, Muhammad Ahmed Kim, Dongkyun Dobre, Octavia A. Yanikomeroglu, Halim Mohjazi, Lina |
| contents | The integration of Terrestrial Networks (TN) and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) plays a crucial role in bridging the digital divide and enabling Sixth Generation (6G) and beyond to achieve truly ubiquitous connectivity. However, combining TN and NTN introduces significant energy challenges due to the diverse characteristics and operational environments of these systems. In this paper, we present for the first time a comprehensive overview of the design challenges associated with achieving Net-Zero energy targets in integrated TN and NTN systems. We outline a set of key enabling technologies that can support the energy demands of such networks while aligning with Net-Zero objectives. To enhance the Energy Efficiency (EE) of integrated TN and NTN systems, we provide a use case analysis that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver adaptable solutions across diverse deployment scenarios. Finally, we highlight promising research directions that can guide the sustainable evolution of integrated TN and NTN. |
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| spellingShingle | Net-Zero 6G from Earth to Orbit: Sustainable Design of Integrated Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Networks Jamshed, Muhammad Ali Saad, Malik Muhammad Mohsin, Muhammad Ahmed Kim, Dongkyun Dobre, Octavia A. Yanikomeroglu, Halim Mohjazi, Lina Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing The integration of Terrestrial Networks (TN) and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) plays a crucial role in bridging the digital divide and enabling Sixth Generation (6G) and beyond to achieve truly ubiquitous connectivity. However, combining TN and NTN introduces significant energy challenges due to the diverse characteristics and operational environments of these systems. In this paper, we present for the first time a comprehensive overview of the design challenges associated with achieving Net-Zero energy targets in integrated TN and NTN systems. We outline a set of key enabling technologies that can support the energy demands of such networks while aligning with Net-Zero objectives. To enhance the Energy Efficiency (EE) of integrated TN and NTN systems, we provide a use case analysis that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver adaptable solutions across diverse deployment scenarios. Finally, we highlight promising research directions that can guide the sustainable evolution of integrated TN and NTN. |
| title | Net-Zero 6G from Earth to Orbit: Sustainable Design of Integrated Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Networks |
| topic | Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.00678 |