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NexaSphere: NexGen 3D Networks Spin Harmonies across 6G, AI, and unified TN/NTN.

Project description

Innovative network of networks for energy efficiency

The rapid increase and spread of digitalisation have led to a massive expansion and creation of new networks, along with the development of the necessary frameworks, infrastructure and technologies to help them operate and scale for future technological advancements or needs. The EU-funded NexaSphere project will develop a novel system to facilitate a 3D network of networks, recognising this rapid network growth. This energy-saving framework offers improved multi-connectivity and multi-path transmission and can integrate both terrestrial and non-terrestrial network architectures. The project plans to develop the necessary software and hardware and demonstrate the benefits of the system in the mobile transportation sector.

Objective

The vision of NexaSphere is to create a system capable of facilitating a 3D network of networks. This framework seamlessly integrates multi-path transmission to enhance multi-connectivity in an energy-saving manner, bringing together spaceborne and airborne platforms with terrestrial infrastructure. The main goal is to deliver societal benefits to the future European landscape, with a particular focus on mobile transportation (including air mobility, railway, and automotive sectors), smart cities, and communities beyond the year 2030.

NexaSphere's primary objective is to conceptualize and develop advanced hardware prototypes and software algorithms for a sustainable multi-connected 3D network. This network will integrate radio and wireless-optical technologies, and enabling network orchestration through AI-driven programmability. Additionally, NexaSphere aims to extend the edge-cloud continuum into space, creating a Radio & Wireless-Optical Connectivity Continuum from short-range to long-range. By integrating scalable simulation models in a hardware-in-the-loop approach and conducting in-lab and relevant environment validation, NexaSphere seeks to demonstrate proof-of-concept for this TN/NTN unified network architecture, targeting a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4-5. These demonstrations will showcase the benefits of the proposed architecture, particularly within the mobile transportation sector, covering aeronautics, railway, and automotive industries.

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HORIZON-JU-RIA - HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-JU-SNS-2024

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Coordinator

DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR LUFT - UND RAUMFAHRT EV
Net EU contribution
€ 1 475 750,00
Total cost
€ 1 475 750,00

Participants (17)