In this paper, the main role of satellite systems in hybrid satellite/terrestrial networks will be highlighted, as well as the main functions which should be performed to optimize the performance of these hybrid networks. Then, some typical services believed to occupy a great portion of the future telecommunication service market and benefiting from these hybrid architectures will be presented.
D. M. ChitreD.J. ShyyAnthony EphremidesSonjai K. Gupta
Guke HuangBing FengZhen WangDapeng Wang
Fabrice ArnalRiadh DhaouJulien FassonJulien BernardDidier BarvauxEmmanuel DuboisPatrick Gélard