The research activity of the Satellite Communications and heterogeneous Networking Laboratory (SCNL) research unit is mainly related to two topics:
1. Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN): Air and space flying objects, such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), High Altitude Platform (HAP) and satellites, have increasingly major roles in future telecommunications networks (B5G/6G). The research aspects on which the research unit focuses concern:
a. Integration between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks in B5G/6G
b. Routing and handover algorithms in Mega-LEO satellite networks
c. Application of the Edge Computing paradigm in satellite networks (Satellite/Orbital Edge Computing)
d. Cyber-Security in non-terrestrial networks
2. Cyber-Security: always of primary importance is the adequate protection of devices and networks connected to the Internet against attacks carried out by unauthorized malicious people who attempt to physically and/or remotely access protected equipment (cyber/physical attacks). The research aspects on which the research unit focuses concern:
a. Anomalies / Attacks detection through data traffic analysis
b. Security assessment of critical infrastructures
Contact person: Prof. Mario Marchese