학술논문

Current Situation and Future Innovations in Arctic Communications
Document Type
Conference
Source
2015 IEEE 82nd Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2015-Fall) Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Fall), 2015 IEEE 82nd. :1-7 Sep, 2015
Subject
Aerospace
Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
Computing and Processing
Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
Photonics and Electrooptics
Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Signal Processing and Analysis
Transportation
Arctic
Orbits
Ice
Low earth orbit satellites
Satellite broadcasting
Marine vehicles
Language
Abstract
This article surveys the unsatisfying communication capabilities in the harsh Arctic regions. By melting of the ice caps, the undergoing change of the north polar area opens new opportunities and, therefore, increases the need for human and machine-to-machine communications. The emerging demands and challenges are reviewed. New satellite systems, architectures, and technologies being deemed as key enablers are highlighted. As also addressed in this article, satellite links could additionally backhaul terrestrial networks for local communications.