5G-EMERGE – Satellite-Enhanced Edge Delivery
January 1, 2024
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European Space Agency
Role: Principal Investigator (PI)
Funding: European Space Agency (ESA) · €460,000 (2024–2026)
Executive Summary
5G-EMERGE focuses on developing and demonstrating 5G Multicast and Broadcast Services (5MBS) over satellite non-terrestrial networks to deliver high-bandwidth content directly to edge nodes, CDN servers, and vehicular networks.
Key Objectives & Contributions
- Satellite Edge Multicast: Integrating 5G core network multicast components with satellite payloads.
- Cache Pre-positioning: Intelligent content delivery at the mobile edge using hybrid satellite-terrestrial architecture.
- Real Field Prototyping: Testbed demonstration over geostationary and LEO satellite links.
Project Details
- Funding Agency: European Space Agency (ESA)
- Budget: €460,000
- Duration: 2024 – 2026 (24 months)
- Role: Principal Investigator (PI)