Bridging Earth and Space: A Survey on HAPS for Non-Terrestrial Networks
A new survey paper explores the role of High Altitude Platforms (HAPS) in the development of future 6G wireless networks. These stratospheric platforms are presented as crucial for bridging terrestrial and non-terrestrial infrastructures, offering wide-area coverage and low-latency communications. The paper details HAPS applications, integration strategies, and key enabling technologies such as AI-driven resource allocation and channel modeling, while also identifying open research challenges. AI
IMPACT Highlights AI's role in optimizing future 6G network resource allocation and interference control.