A Study and Future Challenges in 6G Networks: Aeronautical Network, AI and Blockchain

6G Ağlarında Bir Çalışma ve Gelecekteki Zorluklar: Havacılık Ağı, Yapay Zeka ve Blockchain

Authors

  • Muhammet Ali Karabulut Kafkas University, Department of Electric and Electronics Engineering
  • AFM Shahen Shah 2 Yildiz Technical University, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Aeronautical Network, 6G, Blockchain

Abstract

This study addresses aeronautical networks, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies that will shape the future development of 6G networks and the challenges that the integration of these technologies may face. While aeronautical networks offer wide coverage areas and uninterrupted communications, AI is revolutionizing network management and service personalization. Blockchain, on the other hand, provides security and transparency, allowing the protection of user data and the implementation of smart contracts. This integration enables the development of new services and applications while increasing the flexibility and reliability of 6G. The study highlights that the development and implementation of 6G networks requires a multifaceted and interdisciplinary research effort. Topics such as aeronautical communication, development of AI algorithms, blockchain scalability and energy efficiency should be the focus of future research. Additionally, socio-economic factors such as reducing the digital divide, legal and regulatory compliance, and user-centered design should also be taken into account. Serving as a starting point for future researchers, this study is an important step that will determine the success of 6G and shape the communication networks of the future.

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Author Biography

AFM Shahen Shah, 2 Yildiz Technical University, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

AFM Shahen Shah received his B.Sc. degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from the Daffodil International University, Bangladesh, in 2009. He completed his M.Sc. degree in Information Technology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2011. He received the Ph.D. degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Yildiz Technical University, Turkey, in 2020. For his Ph.D. work, he won a gold medal at the 32nd International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2021). Now he is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey. His current research interest includes wireless communication, artificial intelligence, cross-layer design, etc. He is an author of a book. He has published a good number of research papers in international conferences and journals. He is a senior member of IEEE since 2019. He is also a life member of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB). He has been a TPC member for several IEEE conferences and a regular reviewer for various IEEE journals. He is currently serving as an Editor of the Open Transportation Journal (Bentham) and Associate Editor of the Journal of Cyber Security Technology (Taylor & Francis).

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31-07-2024

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M. A. . Karabulut and A. S. Shah, “A Study and Future Challenges in 6G Networks: Aeronautical Network, AI and Blockchain: 6G Ağlarında Bir Çalışma ve Gelecekteki Zorluklar: Havacılık Ağı, Yapay Zeka ve Blockchain”, JAST, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 122–138, Jul. 2024.

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