Application of Network Slicing in UAV Ground Communication Systems

The ground communication system for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) plays a crucial role in various field, including warfare, agriculture, energy, fire monitoring and transportation . As the number of UAVs integrated into ground communication station continues to grow, there is a corresponding increase in communication requirements. The conventional network architecture of UAV ground communication stations is no longer sufficient to meet the diverse demands of various combat scenarios. To address this challenge, this paper explores existing design issues related to the network architecture of UAV ground command systems. It puts forth a novel network architecture tailored for extensive UAV-to-ground communication, grounded in the concept of network slicing. Additionally, the paper outlines key technologies and supplementary mechanisms required to implement this envisioned network architecture.