This thesis will focus on the next generation air to ground communication standard: LDACS. It specifically discusses the IP Layer of the LDACS and mobility mechanisms behind it which enable a seamless handover for the aircraft.

Join us in tackling one of the most pressing challenges in mobile networking—managing the growing demand for data and the need for higher performance in modern applications. As single-network connections struggle to keep up, the 3GPP's Access Traffic Steering, Switching, and Splitting (ATSSS) framework offers a solution, enabling devices to dynamically switch between and simultaneously use multiple network types like 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi.

In this project, you will:

• Develop a cutting-edge 5G testbed that adheres to 3GPP standards.
• Integrate Multipath TCP to enable seamless communication across multiple network interfaces.
• Contribute to the optimization of mobile traffic management, enhancing both performance and reliability in next-generation networks.

This work is a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience with 5G technology and be at the forefront of mobile networking innovation.

Related Reading:

1. M. Quadrini, D. Verde, M. Luglio, C. Roseti and F. Zampognaro, "Implementation and Testing of MP-TCP ATSSS in a 5G Multi-Access Configuration," 2023 International Symposium on Networks, Computers and Communications (ISNCC), Doha, Qatar, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ISNCC58260.2023.10323859.

If you are interested in this work, please send me an email with a short introduction of yourself along with your CV and grade transcript.

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