Integration of Satellite and 5G Networks

The articles in this special section focus on the integration of satellite and 5G networks. This is an important topic to help advance the technologies to support the 5G communications. It is expected that satellites will provide the necessary coverage for effective means to reach areas beyond terrestrial coverage, to passengers in trains, aircrafts, and vessels, and cover urban areas; provide resilience as an integral part of the 5G ecosystem; and be ideal for high-reliability applications. For these reasons, this issue is a humble contribution to advancing this technology.