no code implementations • 5 Oct 2022 • Safwan Alfattani, Wael Jaafar, Halim Yanikomeroglu, Abbas Yongaçoglu
To tackle this issue, we envision the use of a multi-mode HAPS that can adaptively switch between different modes so as to reduce energy consumption and extend the HAPS loitering time.
no code implementations • 23 Jul 2022 • Safwan Alfattani, Animesh Yadav, Halim Yanikomeroglu, Abbas Yongacoglu
Particularly, unsupported UEs will be connected to a dedicated control station (CS) through RIS-mounted HAPS.
no code implementations • 19 Nov 2021 • Maximiliano Rivera, Mohammad Chegini, Wael Jaafar, Safwan Alfattani, Halim Yanikomeroglu
Reconfigurable Smart Surface (RSS) is assumed to be a key enabler for future wireless communication systems due to its ability to control the wireless propagation environment and, thus, enhance communications quality.
no code implementations • 15 Sep 2020 • Oussama Ghdiri, Wael Jaafar, Safwan Alfattani, Jihene Ben Abderrazak, Halim Yanikomeroglu
In the first step, an efficient method is proposed to determine the minimal number of CHs and their best locations.
no code implementations • 27 Aug 2020 • Safwan Alfattani, Wael Jaafar, Yassine Hmamouche, Halim Yanikomeroglu, Abbas Yongaçoglu
Specifically, we analyze the characteristics of RSS-equipped aerial platforms and compare their communication performance with that of RSS-assisted terrestrial networks, using standardized channel models.
no code implementations • 16 Jun 2020 • Safwan Alfattani, Wael Jaafar, Yassine Hmamouche, Halim Yanikomeroglu, Abbas Yongaçoglu, Ng\d{o}c Dũng Đào, Peiying Zhu
In this article, we discuss comprehensive approaches to the integration of RSS in aerial platforms.