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When such disasters damage communication base stations and cause post-disaster information interruption, MYUAVCommunication relay tethered UAV system can
Sustainable post-disaster reconstruction is essential for mitigating vulnerabilities, enhancing resilience, and fostering long-term community recovery. This paper systematically
Post-disaster reconstruction plays a vital role in restoring communities devastated by natural or human-made disasters. This study explores strategies and approaches for
When Nature Strikes: Can Our Networks Survive? As typhoons batter coastal cities and wildfires engulf telecom infrastructure, one urgent question emerges: How can communication base
The number of disasters has increased over the past decade where these calamities significantly affect the functionality of communication networks. In the context of 6G,
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Post-disaster reconstruction of the built environment represents a key global challenge that looks set to remain for the foreseeable future, but it also offers significant
In post-disaster scenarios where infrastructure is extensively damaged, rapid deployment of reliable communication networks is critical for effective rescue operations.
The reconstruction of the communication network is a precondition for the smooth implementation of rescue and disaster recovery after geological disasters. Although traditional
When such disasters damage communication base stations and cause post-disaster information interruption, MYUAVCommunication
AbstractB. ContributionsC. OrganizationII. WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIESB. Installation of Aerial NetworksD. Important RemarksIII. PHYSICAL LAYER ISSUESF. Important RemarksIV. NETWORKING LAYER ISSUESA. Integrated Space-Air-Ground ArchitecturesV. PROPOSED USE CASESLAP–TBS.VI. CHALLENGES AND RESEARCH DIRECTIONSA. Modulation and Coding SchemesC. Optimal PlacementVII. CONCLUSIONSThe number of disasters has increased over the past decade where these calamities significantly affect the functionality of communication networks. In the context of 6G, airborne and spaceborne networks offer hope in disaster recovery to serve the underserved and to be resilient in calamities. Therefore, our paper reviews the state-of-the-art liter...See more on arxiv ResearchGate
Post-disaster reconstruction plays a vital role in restoring communities devastated by natural or human-made disasters. This study
Post-disaster reconstruction of the built environment represents a key global challenge that looks set to remain for the
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