Key elements for integration of satellite systems into Next Generation Access Technologies

Next-Generation Access Technologies (NGAT) are envisioned to be highly-advanced, ubiquitous, seamlessly integrated heterogeneous “network of networks” or “system of systems” conceived from the ground up and providing a wide range of services and applications.

In this context, issues such as the geographic coverage, network resilience, flexibility and efficiency will benefit from a variety of networking technologies including other non-terrestrial platforms, such as satellites. This Report provides key elements of satellite networks and use cases envisaged for NGAT.