{"title":"Next Generation Wireless Avionics Intra-Communications: Challenges and Research Topics","authors":"Qiliang Yu, Hao Liu, Peng Xu, Jiang-Xuan Li, Liang Zhang, Hsiao-Hwa Chen","doi":"10.1109/mwc.003.2200087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/mwc.003.2200087","url":null,"abstract":"Traditional intra-aircraft communication systems were designed based mainly on electrical wired links for information exchange, which significantly increases the weight and fuel consumption of aircrafts. It is extremely difficult to examine these systems or replace defective wiring. Wireless avionics intra-communication (WAIC) is an emerging technology to mitigate these problems. This article presents an architecture of a next-generation WAIC network that uses reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) and focuses mainly on the wideband (WB) and millimeter wave (mmWave) communications of WAIC systems. We discuss the propagation characteristics of WB mmWave WAIC channel models inside aircrafts. Then, we introduce channel codes for WAIC systems. In particular, we propose novel low-density parity-check (LDPC) codes called collective-encoded LDPC codes (CE-LDPC). In addition, several important physical-layer techniques - for example, transceiver design, multiple-access, beamforming, RIS, and so on - are discussed with their related issues.","PeriodicalId":13342,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Wireless Communications","volume":"1 1","pages":"87-95"},"PeriodicalIF":12.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"62715253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
V. Kumar, Jiahui Yu, Fuhao Li, Jielun Zhang, Feng Ye, Sanjeevi Karri, Guru Subramanyam
{"title":"Seamless Wireless Communication Platform for Internet of Things Applications","authors":"V. Kumar, Jiahui Yu, Fuhao Li, Jielun Zhang, Feng Ye, Sanjeevi Karri, Guru Subramanyam","doi":"10.1109/mwc.006.2200097","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/mwc.006.2200097","url":null,"abstract":"The rapid growth in the number of Internet of Things (loT) devices has resulted in the proliferation of wireless technologies to cater to their increasing data rate requirements and to support multiple applications. However, such ever-increasing wireless technologies present numerous challenges such as incompatible wireless standards, increased energy consumption, and insecure communication. The traditional gateways proposed in the literature suffer from limitations such as computational complexity, resource requirements, increased cost, and device size. We envision an era of seamless wireless communication to alleviate the aforementioned challenges in loT applications through three inter-dependent functionalities: detection and identification of wireless technologies, energy-efficient transmit power control, and secure end-to-end communication. To test the concept, a new gateway is proposed that will achieve these three functionalities using only physical layer measurements so that the different communication protocols in the higher layers can be avoided. Novel schemes are conceptualized for resource-limited seamless loT applications. Moreover, the conceptual seamless loT platform is validated through software-based computer simulation and software-defined radio-based testbed implementation. The preliminary analysis demonstrates that the proposed platform has great potential in advancing seamless loT applications.","PeriodicalId":13342,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Wireless Communications","volume":"1 1","pages":"102-110"},"PeriodicalIF":12.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"62715373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Changling Liu, Jianping Wang, Lifang Feng, Toan-Van Nguyen, R. Hu
{"title":"Applying Visible Light Communication Co-location in Nuclear Power Plant: Architecture and Key Technologies","authors":"Changling Liu, Jianping Wang, Lifang Feng, Toan-Van Nguyen, R. Hu","doi":"10.1109/mwc.006.2200170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/mwc.006.2200170","url":null,"abstract":"A nuclear power plant (NPP) is an important avenue for the conversion of nuclear energy into electric energy. Wireless communication technologies can effectively promote more efficient and convenient construction and operation of an NPP. However, the traditional wireless communication technologies have several possible risks, such as radio-frequency electric sparks and electromagnetic interference, which may endanger the operation of NPPs. Recently, visible light communications (VLCs) and visible light positioning (VLP) have become two promising technologies for the nuclear power industry as they are electromagnetic-free and also highly secure. In this article we first present a multi-layer architecture for an NPP, which includes a macro-cell layer, a picocell layer, and an attocell layer. The former two layers work in the radio-frequency spectrum to provide seamless coverage for outdoor and indoor unrestricted areas. The attocell layer works in the visible spectrum to provide coverage for restricted areas in order to prevent electromagnetic interference and ensure safety. A visible light communication co-location (VLCL) system is proposed in the attocell layer to provide high-speed transmission and positioning services. Several key technologies are discussed, including light source layout, communication and positioning techniques, and a multiplexing scheme. Finally, technical challenges and possible solutions are presented. This article demonstrates that a VLCL system has potential advantages in supporting the nuclear power industry.","PeriodicalId":13342,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Wireless Communications","volume":"30 1","pages":"144-151"},"PeriodicalIF":12.9,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"62715389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yejun Liu, Shasha Liao, Qiming Sun, Song Song, Tingwei Wu, Lun Zhao, Lei Guo
{"title":"How Cooperative Communication Distinguishes in Wireless Optical Systems","authors":"Yejun Liu, Shasha Liao, Qiming Sun, Song Song, Tingwei Wu, Lun Zhao, Lei Guo","doi":"10.1109/mwc.004.2300060","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/mwc.004.2300060","url":null,"abstract":"Wireless optical transmission has been included in 6G framework as a promising solution to break through the bottleneck of radio transmission in limited bandwidth as well as to facilitate the integrated space-air-ground network. Since the laser beam is vulnerable to atmospheric conditions, cooperative communication is introduced as a viable way to enhance the received signal strength of wireless optical links. In 6G era, wireless optical communication is anticipated for the high-speed interconnection among the aerial and spatial terminals with which cooperative communication can be readily implemented. Related works on wireless optical cooperative communication mostly inherit the enabling techniques from the wireless radio counterpart, while cooperative communication has not yet been invented toward the characteristics of wireless optical links. In this article, we aim to reveal the potential challenges and opportunities for wireless optical communication in 6G and propose a distinguished technological framework for wireless optical cooperative communication. The proposed framework can not only extend the prospect of cooperative communication but also help direct the way that wireless optical communication evolves in 6G.","PeriodicalId":13342,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Wireless Communications","volume":"4 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.9,"publicationDate":"2023-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138432817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent Advances in Optical Wireless Communications for 6G, WLANs and Beyond","authors":"Yuanqiu Luo, Admela Jukan, Krishna M. Sivalingam, Xiaojun Cao, Suresh Subramaniam, Gangxiang Shen","doi":"10.1109/mwc.2023.10325445","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/mwc.2023.10325445","url":null,"abstract":"Current changes of information creation, sensing, sharing, and consumption in our community, business, and industry have stimulated data traffic surge. Next generation communication networks are evolving with the goal of providing high data rate, stringent latency, and ubiquitous services. Optical wireless communication (OWC) systems are being actively developed with combined benefits from advanced optical and wireless technologies. With advantages, such as ultrahigh bandwidth, long distance, and strong data privacy, optical wireless systems will become an essential building block of the future communication network infrastructure. OWC will play an important role in network operations for 6G, satellite communications, wireless LANs (WLAN), and beyond.","PeriodicalId":13342,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Wireless Communications","volume":"4 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.9,"publicationDate":"2023-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138432819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Toward ManageableCost-Effective 5G C-RAN: Semi-Active Front-Haul by Multi-Carrier Pilot-Tone Oam and Mwdm","authors":"Dechao Zhang, Dong Wang, Mingqing Zuo, Jiang Sun, Dawei Ge, Yang Zhao, Yunbo Li, Qian Cai, Liuyan Han, Han Li, Xiaodong Duan","doi":"10.1109/mwc.003.2300034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/mwc.003.2300034","url":null,"abstract":"Front-haul is an important sub-system in 5G centralized, collaborative, cloud, and clean radio access network (C-RAN), which connects base stations and distributed units. However, it is still a challenge to achieve manageable cost-effective front-haul supporting 12-channel transmission over 10 km G.652.D fibre. Currently, a novel front-haul approach based on so-called medium wavelength-division multiplexing (MWDM) is in the process of standardization in various international organizations, such as ITU-T and O-RAN. In this article, we provide a tutorial that systematically overviews the semi-active WDM front-haul based on multi-carrier pilot tone operation, administration and maintenance (OAM), and MWDM. Firstly, the semi-active WDM architecture based on multi-carrier pilot-tone is introduced. Afterwards, the principle of 12-channel bidirectional MWDM system is discussed. The MWDM scheme is performed by shifting design parameters of the optical grate of the coarse WDM (CWDM) direct modulation laser (DML) at the blue side and the red side, respectively, which can reuse the low-cost and mature industry chain of 25-Gb/s 6-channel CWDM. Next, the architecture of centralized and software defined network (SDN)-based management and control system for semi-active WDM is also presented. Finally, real-time transmission of 300 Gb/s 12-channel MWDM-based semi-active system over 10-km are achieved in lab test and field trial, demonstrating the feasibility and performance of the MWDM-based semi-active solution. We believe that this work might greatly promote the practical applications of 5G C-RAN front-haul.","PeriodicalId":13342,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Wireless Communications","volume":"31 24","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.9,"publicationDate":"2023-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138437321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaofei Wang, Mehdi Bennis, Ping Wang, Rong Yu, Wei Yang Bryan Lim
{"title":"Green Technologies for the Sustainable Metaverse and Web 3.0","authors":"Xiaofei Wang, Mehdi Bennis, Ping Wang, Rong Yu, Wei Yang Bryan Lim","doi":"10.1109/mwc.2023.10325448","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/mwc.2023.10325448","url":null,"abstract":"The concepts of Metaverse and Web 3.0 have surged in popularity, heralded as the “successor to the mobile Internet.” Web 3.0 represents a transformative shift in the Internet landscape, emphasizing user-centric decentralization. These core principles of Web 3.0 find their fullest realization in the Metaverse, which represents the next evolutionary stage of the Internet. The Metaverse envisions a seamless and interoperable fusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven virtual worlds, enriched by user-generated content (UGC), and accessible through virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies. However, the around-the-clock maintenance of the Metaverse will require intensive computation load and heavy data traffic. Therefore, network densification must continually increase while adhering to stringent data rate and latency constraints, as well as the extreme bandwidth demands imposed by Metaverse applications. Under these circumstances, it becomes imperative to explore green technologies as a means to realize the sustainable development of the Metaverse. In this Special Issue, we have received a large number of submissions, and after rounds of careful reviews, we chose 10 papers for publication after a thorough revision process by at least two independent referees.","PeriodicalId":13342,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Wireless Communications","volume":"18 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.9,"publicationDate":"2023-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138437434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Metaopera: A Cross-Metaverse Interoperability Protocol","authors":"Taotao Li, Changlin Yang, Qinglin Yang, Shizhan Lan, Siqi Zhou, Xiaofei Luo, Huawei Huang, Zibin Zheng","doi":"10.1109/mwc.011.2300042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/mwc.011.2300042","url":null,"abstract":"Various metaverse applications have entered our daily life and show a promising trend that will occupy people's attention in the era of Web3. This makes interoperability across metaverses become one of the fundamental technologies in the context of multiple metaverse platforms. The aim of interoperability is to provide a seamless service for users when their requests interact with multiple metaverses. However, the development of cross-metaverse interoperability is still in its initial stage in both industry and academia. In this article, we review the state- of-the-art cross-metaverse interoperability solutions, which are designed for a dedicated purpose but do not apply to all metaverse platforms. To this end, we propose MetaOpera, a generalized cross-metaverse interoperability protocol. Connecting to MetaOpera by means of wireless communication, users and digital objects across different metaverses that rely on centralized servers or decentralized blockchains are capable of interacting with each other. We also implement a proof-of-concept mechanism for Meta- Opera, aiming at evaluating its performance with a state-of-the-art cross-metaverse solution based on the Sidechains technique. Simulation results demonstrate that the size of cross-metaverse proof and the average latency of cross-metaverse transactions using the proposed solution are about eight to three times smaller, respectively, than those of the Sidechains solution. This article also suggests a number of open issues and challenges faced by cross-metaverse interoperability that may inspire future research.","PeriodicalId":13342,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Wireless Communications","volume":"32 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.9,"publicationDate":"2023-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138437316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tingting Yang, Zhengqi Cui, Chenghui Peng, Jianjun Wu, Fangming Liu, Yang Yang
{"title":"Integrated Communication and Computing Maritime Networks Design for Green Metaverse","authors":"Tingting Yang, Zhengqi Cui, Chenghui Peng, Jianjun Wu, Fangming Liu, Yang Yang","doi":"10.1109/mwc.017.2300119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/mwc.017.2300119","url":null,"abstract":"With the continuous improvement and development of the metauniverse concept, numerous new technologies have emerged to address the new demands, including big data technology, artificial intelligence technology, immersive interaction technology, and decentralized network ecological technology. However, the large-scale deployment and usage of these technologies have raised concerns about energy consumption and sustainability. This article proposes a green distributed network architecture that combines edge intelligence and the metauniverse. We utilize artificial intelligence to guide edge nodes, improving data processing and transmission efficiency, thereby optimizing energy utilization for Al tasks within the network. Our proposed architecture primarily adopts a model splitting and distributed routing decision framework to achieve this objective. By adopting this architecture, we can effectively meet the developmental requirements of the metauniverse while promoting sustainability through efficient energy utilization. This research holds significant importance for advancing the practical applications of the metauniverse technology and provides valuable insights for academic research and practical implementations in related fields.","PeriodicalId":13342,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Wireless Communications","volume":"32 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":12.9,"publicationDate":"2023-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138437317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}