UAV+Satellite+Handover, possibility
Contents
Handover is main stream research problem
The table below keeps only papers whose titles explicitly focus on handover/handoff, including satellite handover, beam/group/conditional handover, handover-aware design, and handover-free LEO communication.
published papers
| No. | Time | Paper title | Journal/conference or source |
|
1 |
2026 |
Cooperative Handoff Management for Air-Ground HetNets via Poisson-Delaunay Tetrahedralization |
IEEE INFOCOM 2026 |
| 2 | 2026 | Joint Optimization of Handoff and Video Rate in LEO Satellite Networks | IEEE INFOCOM 2026 |
| 3 | 2026 | PMPS: Predictive Multi-Path Scheduling for Handover-Free LEO Communications | IEEE INFOCOM 2026 |
|
4 |
2026 |
Seamless Inter-Constellation Sharing via Handover-Aware Space-Ground Association |
IEEE INFOCOM 2026 |
|
5 |
2026-05-04 |
Dueling DDQN-Based Adaptive Multi-Objective Handover Optimization for LEO Satellite Networks |
arXiv preprint |
| 6 | 2026-03-09 | PreHO: Predictive Handover for LEO Satellite Networks | arXiv preprint |
|
7 |
2026-03-08 |
Handover-Aware Power Minimization for Networked LEO Satellite Communications: Joint Cooperative Beamforming and Scheduling |
arXiv preprint |
|
8 |
2026-02-28 |
Seamless Handover in Direct-to-Device Satellite Networks: From an Interference-Aware Perspective |
arXiv preprint |
|
9 |
2026 |
A Dual Threshold Handover Scheme for Improved Service Stability in Large-Scale Optical Satellite Networks |
IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology |
|
10 |
2026 |
A Geodesic Distance-Based Conditional Handover Strategy for LEO Satellite-Based Non-Terrestrial Networks |
IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology |
|
11 |
2026 |
A Time-Slotted Dynamic Graph Model for Handover Management in LEO Satellite Networks |
International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking |
|
12 |
2026 |
AI-Enabled Digital Twin-Driven Handover and Resource Allocation in Multi-LEO Satellite Networks |
|
|
13 |
2026 |
Handover Optimization for UAV-Assisted LEO Satellite Networks Based on IPPO and Three-Sided Matching Theory |
|
|
14 |
2026 |
HAS-DDQN: Throughput-Handover Balancing in LEO Satellite Networks for High-Speed Rail |
IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems |
|
15 |
2026 |
Intelligent Handover Scheme for Improved 6G NTN LEO Satellite Network Performance |
IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing |
| 16 | 2026 | ISAC-Enabled Handover Design in LEO Satellite Networks | IEEE Transactions on Communications |
|
17 |
2026 |
Joint Predictive Handover and Resource Allocation in Satellite-Terrestrial Integrated Networks |
IEEE WCNC 2026 |
|
18 |
2026 |
Jointly Optimizing Satellite Handover and Power Allocation in LEO Satellite Network: A Dual-Agent Framework |
IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology |
|
19 |
2026 |
Learning When and Where to Handover: A Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning Framework for Dense LEO Satellite Constellations |
IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications |
|
20 |
2026 |
Multi-Layer Graph-Based Inter-Satellite Group Handover Strategy in LEO-IoT Networks |
|
|
21 |
2026 |
Seamless Beam Handover for Direct-to-Satellite IoT in Ultra-Dense Multi-Beam LEO Networks |
IEEE Communications Letters |
| 22 | 2026 | Study on Service Link Handover Optimization Algorithms for 5G NTN | IEEE WCNC 2026 |
|
23 |
2026 |
Trajectory-Aware Handover Strategies in Space-Air-Ground Networks for Drone Deliveries and Air Taxis |
IEEE Aerospace Conference 2026 |
|
24 |
2026 |
VNF Mapping and Selective Handover for eMBB and mMTC Services in a LEO Satellite Network |
IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management |
|
25 |
2025-12-02 |
Ergodic Capacity and Optimal Handover in Satellite Mega-Constellations under Finite Serving Times |
arXiv preprint |
|
26 |
2025-10-14 |
Joint Satellite Power Consumption and Handover Optimization for LEO Constellations |
IEEE International Conference on Wireless for Space and Extreme Environments (WiSEE) |
| 27 | 2025-09-16 | Joint AoI and Handover Optimization in Space-Air-Ground Integrated Network | arXiv preprint |
|
28 |
2025-07-14 early |
Enhanced Throughput and Seamless Handover Solutions for Urban 5G-Vehicle C-Band Integrated Satellite-Terrestrial Networks |
IEEE Transactions on Communications |
| 29 | 2025-07-09 early | PHandover: Parallel Handover in Mobile Satellite Network | IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing |
|
30 |
2025-07-03 |
Adaptive Handover Optimization in LEO Satellite Networks Using Energy-Aware Q-Learning |
IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society |
|
31 |
2025-01-28 |
Handover Delay Minimization in Non-Terrestrial Networks: Impact of Open RAN Functional Splits |
ASMS/SPSC 2025 |
|
32 |
2025 |
A Handover-Aware Congestion Control Algorithm Assisted by DRL in LEO Satellite Networks |
IEEE ICC 2025 |
|
33 |
2025 |
An Efficient Handover Authentication Scheme for 6G-Enabled Space-Terrestrial Integrated Networks With Mobile Edge Computing |
IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security |
|
34 |
2025 |
Deep Q-Learning-Based Handover for Spectral Coexistence Between Feeder and User Links in LEO Satellite Networks |
IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society |
|
35 |
2025 |
Deep Reinforcement Learning Based Multi-Objective Handover for LEO Satellite Networks |
IEEE VTC-Spring 2025 |
| 36 | 2025 | Double Grouping-Based Group Handover Scheme for Mega LEO Satellite Networks | China Communications |
| 37 | 2025 | Enhanced RACH-Less Conditional Handover for LEO Intra-Satellite System | ICT Express |
|
38 |
2025 |
Handover Mechanism Based on Link Quality and Longevity for LEO-Based Non-Terrestrial Networks |
IEEE VTC-Fall 2025 |
| 39 | 2025 | Handover Strategy for LEO Satellite Communication Using Graph Neural Network | ICT Express |
|
40 |
2025 |
Handover Strategy for LEO Satellite Networks Using Bipartite Graph and Hysteresis Margin |
IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society |
|
41 |
2025 |
Incentivizing Cooperation for Handover Strategies in LEO Constellations via Fairness-Guided MARL |
ACM Transactions on Internet Technology |
|
42 |
2025 |
LEO Satellite Handover Using Advantage Actor-Critic Algorithm in Giant Constellation Network |
IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems |
| 43 | 2025 | Link Handover-Aware Multicast Algorithms for LEO Satellite Networks | IEEE ICC 2025 |
|
44 |
2025 |
MADRL Based Energy-Efficient Handover for Direct-to-Cell Ultra-Dense LEO Satellite Network |
IEEE VTC-Spring 2025 |
| 45 | 2025 | Max-Min Strategy for Handover in LEO Based Non-Terrestrial Networks | IEEE VTC-Spring 2025 |
|
46 |
2025 |
Multi-Orbit Multibeam Satellite Soft Handover Strategy Based on Rate-Splitting Multiple Access |
IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications |
|
47 |
2025 |
Optimizing Handover Decisions in Multi-Connectivity Enabled Terrestrial-Satellite Integrated Networks: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach |
IEEE WCNC 2025 |
|
48 |
2025 |
Priority-Based Conditional Handover for Unnecessary Handover Reduction in 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Networks |
IEEE CSCN 2025 |
|
49 |
2025 |
QPCASIN: A Quantum-Defended Privacy-Aware Preemptive Handover-Enabled Continuous Authentication in Space Information Networks |
IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security |
|
50 |
2025 |
Scalable Satellite Handover Management in Nonterrestrial Networks: A Distributed MADQL Approach |
IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems |
|
51 |
2025 |
SEHAP: Secure and Efficient Handover Authentication Protocol in LEO Satellite Non-Terrestrial Networks |
IEEE ICASSP 2025 |
|
52 |
2025 |
Twin Adaptive Distributional Reinforcement Learning for Robust Handover Control in LEO Satellite Networks |
IEEE Wireless Communications Letters |
|
53 |
2024-10-28 |
Robust Live Streaming over LEO Satellite Constellations: Measurement, Analysis, and Handover-Aware Adaptation |
ACM Multimedia 2024 |
|
54 |
2024-09-26 |
Enhancing Handover Performance in LEO Satellite Networks with Multi-Connectivity and Conditional Handover Approach |
International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks (SoftCOM) |
|
55 |
2024-09-02 |
Uplink Soft Handover for LEO Constellations: How Strong the Inter-Satellite Link Should Be |
IEEE PIMRC 2024 |
| 56 | 2024-06-09 | Secure and Efficient Group Handover Protocol in 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks | IEEE ICC 2024 |
| 57 | 2024-05-20 | Accelerating Handover in Mobile Satellite Network | IEEE INFOCOM 2024 |
|
58 |
2024-05-05 |
Nash Soft Actor-Critic LEO Satellite Handover Management Algorithm for Flying Vehicles |
IEEE ICMLCN 2024 |
|
59 |
2024 |
A Conditional Handover Strategy Based on Trajectory Prediction for High-Speed Terminals in LEO Satellite Networks |
IEEE ICC Workshops 2024 |
|
60 |
2024 |
A Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Handover Scheme for Mega-Constellation Under Dynamic Propagation Conditions |
IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications |
|
61 |
2024 |
A Multi-Slot Load Balancing Scheme for LEO Satellite Communication Handover Target Selection |
IEEE WCNC 2024 |
|
62 |
2024-12 early |
Beam Management in Low Earth Orbit Satellite Communication With Handover Frequency Control and Satellite-Terrestrial Spectrum Sharing |
IEEE Transactions on Communications |
|
63 |
2024 |
Energy-Efficient Joint Handover and Beam Switching Scheme for Multi-LEO Networks |
IEEE VTC-Spring 2024 |
|
64 |
2024 |
Handover for Multi-Beam LEO Satellite Networks: A Multi-Objective Reinforcement Learning Method |
IEEE Communications Letters |
|
65 |
2024 |
Inter-Beam Handover Schemes for LEO Satellites in 5G Satellite-Terrestrial Integrated Networks |
Physical Communication |
|
66 |
2024 |
Multi-Agent Fingerprints-Enhanced Distributed Intelligent Handover Algorithm in LEO Satellite Networks |
IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology |
| 67 | 2024 | NDN's Stateful Forwarding Plane in the Presence of Ground-Satellite Handovers | IEEE ICNP 2024 |
|
68 |
2024 |
Optimum Handover Algorithms for the Minimization of Handovers and Call Blocking Rate in Low Earth Orbit Satellite Networks |
IEEE ICC 2024 |
|
69 |
2024 |
Performance Comparison of Handover Mechanisms for LEO Networks in S and Ka-Bands |
IEEE WCNC 2024 |
| 70 | 2024 | Satellite–Aircraft Handover in Ultra-Dense LEO Satellite Networks | IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology |
|
71 |
2024 |
User-Centric Satellite Handover for Multiple Traffic Profiles Using Deep Q-Learning |
IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems |
| 72 | 2023-05-28 | Demand-Aware Flexible Handover Strategy for LEO Constellation | IEEE ICC Workshops 2023 |
|
73 |
2023 |
A Reliable Handover Strategy with Second Satellite Selection in LEO Satellite Networks |
IEEE GLOBECOM Workshops 2023 |
|
74 |
2023 |
Conditional Handover for Non-Terrestrial Networks |
International Conference on Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications (WINCOM) |
| 75 | 2023 | Energy-Aware Satellite Handover Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning | IEEE GLOBECOM Workshops 2023 |
|
76 |
2023 |
Evolutionary Game-Based Vertical Handover Strategy for Space-Air-Ground Integrated Network |
IEEE WCNC 2023 |
|
77 |
2023 |
Handover Analysis in Ultra-Dense LEO Satellite Networks With Beamforming Methods |
IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology |
|
78 |
2023-12 early |
Handover Protocol Learning for LEO Satellite Networks: Access Delay and Collision Minimization |
IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications |
|
79 |
2023 |
Handover-Aware Downlink Beamforming Design for LEO Multibeam Satellite Communications |
IEEE Wireless Communications Letters |
| 80 | 2023 | Reinforcement Learning-Based Load Balancing Satellite Handover Using NS-3 | IEEE ICC 2023 |
|
81 |
2023 |
Seamless Handover in LEO Based Non-Terrestrial Networks: Service Continuity and Optimization |
IEEE Transactions on Communications |
| 82 | 2023 | WIP: Performance Evaluation of Angle-Based Handover in LEO-Based NTN | IEEE WoWMoM 2023 |
| 83 | 2022 | A Congestion-Aware Handover Scheme for LEO Satellite Networks | IEEE/CIC ICCC 2022 |
| 84 | 2022-12 | A Graph-Based Customizable Handover Framework for LEO Satellite Networks | IEEE GLOBECOM Workshops 2022 |
| 85 | 2022 | A Group Handover Strategy for Massive User Terminals in LEO Satellite Networks | IEEE VTC-Fall 2022 |
|
86 |
2022 |
A Successive Deep Q-Learning Based Distributed Handover Scheme for Large-Scale LEO Satellite Networks |
IEEE VTC-Spring 2022 |
|
87 |
2022 |
A Weighted Graph-Based Handover Strategy for Aeronautical Traffic in LEO SatCom Networks |
IEEE Networking Letters |
|
88 |
2022 |
Achieving Efficient and Secure Handover in LEO Constellation-Assisted Beyond 5G Networks |
IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society |
|
89 |
2022 |
Beam Handover Based on Multi-Attribute Decision in User-Centric LEO Satellite Networks |
IEEE/CIC ICCC 2022 |
| 90 | 2022 | Channel Reservation Based Load Aware Handover for LEO Satellite Communications | IEEE VTC-Spring 2022 |
|
91 |
2022 |
Load Balancing and Remaining Visible Time Based Handover Algorithm for LEO Satellite Network |
IEEE International Conference on Computer and Communications (ICCC) |
| 92 | 2022-06 | Location-Based Handover Triggering for Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Networks | IEEE VTC-Spring 2022 |
|
93 |
2022 |
Multi-Objective Intelligent Handover in Satellite-Terrestrial Integrated Networks |
IEEE ICC Workshops 2022 |
|
94 |
2022 |
Performance Evaluation of the 5G NR Conditional Handover in LEO-Based Non-Terrestrial Networks |
IEEE WCNC 2022 |
|
95 |
2022 |
QoS-Centric Handover for Civil Aviation Aircraft Access in Ultra-Dense LEO Satellite Networks |
IEEE/CIC ICCC 2022 |
| 96 | 2022-09; online | Trustworthy Handover in LEO Satellite Mobile Networks | ICT Express |
| 97 | 2021 | A Network-Flows-Based Satellite Handover Strategy for LEO Satellite Networks | IEEE Wireless Communications Letters |
|
98 |
2021 |
Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Satellite Handover Scheme for Satellite Communications |
IEEE WCSP 2021 |
| 99 | 2021 | Joint Optimization-Based Satellite Handover Strategy | IET Communications |
| 100 | 2021 | Session Duration Between Handovers in Dense LEO Satellite Networks | IEEE Wireless Communications Letters |
| 101 | 2021 | Trends in LEO Satellite Handover Algorithms | IEEE ICUFN 2021 |
|
102 |
2020 |
A Multi-Objective Satellite Handover Strategy Based on Entropy in LEO Satellite Communications |
IEEE ICCC 2020 |
|
103 |
2020 |
A Satellite Handover Strategy Based on MIMO Technology in LEO Satellite Networks |
IEEE Communications Letters |
| 104 | 2020-11 | A User-Centric Handover Scheme for Ultra-Dense LEO Satellite Networks | IEEE Wireless Communications Letters |
|
105 |
2020 |
Load-Aware Satellite Handover Strategy Based on Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning |
IEEE GLOBECOM 2020 |
|
106 |
2020 |
User Clustering and Proactive Group Handover Scheduling in LEO Satellite Networks |
International Conference on Communication Technology and Applications |
| 107 | 2019 | A Multi-Attribute Decision Handover Scheme for LEO Mobile Satellite Networks | IEEE ICCC 2019 |
| 108 | 2019 | Dynamic Handover in Satellite-Terrestrial Integrated Networks | IEEE GLOBECOM Workshops 2019 |
|
109 |
2019 |
Reinforcement Learning Based Signal Quality Aware Handover Scheme for LEO Satellite Communication Networks |
Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science |
|
110 |
2018 |
A Novel Handover Control Strategy Combined with Multi-Hop Routing in LEO Satellite Networks |
IEEE IPDPS Workshops 2018 |
|
111 |
2018 |
Velocity-Aware Handover Prediction in LEO Satellite Communication Networks |
International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking |
|
112 |
2016 |
A Graph-Based Satellite Handover Framework for LEO Satellite Communication Networks |
IEEE Communications Letters |
|
113 |
2016 |
Performance Analysis of Correlated Handover Service in LEO Mobile Satellite Systems |
IEEE Communications Letters |
| 114 | 2015 | Adaptive Handover Scheme for LEO Satellite Communication System | IEEE AFRICON 2015 |
| 115 | 2013 | A Soft-Handover Scheme for LEO Satellite Networks | IEEE VTC-Fall 2013 |
| 116 | 2009-07 | Cross-Layer Architecture for a Satellite–Wi-Fi Efficient Handover | IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology |
| 117 | 2009 | Link-Layer Handover in Earth-Fixed LEO Satellite Systems | IEEE ICC 2009 |
|
118 |
2009 |
Virtual Topology Dynamics and Handover Mechanisms in Earth-Fixed LEO Satellite Systems |
Computer Networks |
| 119 | 2007 | Dynamic Time-Based Handover Management in LEO Satellite Systems | Electronics Letters |
| 120 | 2006-07-17 | Handover Schemes in Space Networks: Classification and Performance Comparison | IEEE SMC-IT 2006 |
|
121 |
2006 |
Handover Schemes in Satellite Networks: State-of-the-Art and Future Research Directions |
IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials |
| 122 | 2005-07 | Analytic Study of Doppler-Based Handover Management in LEO Satellite Systems | IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems |
| 123 | 2005 | Design Issues and QoS Handover Management for Broadband LEO Satellite Systems | IEE Proceedings - Communications |
|
124 |
2005 |
On the Performance Analysis of Dynamic Channel Allocation with FIFO Handover Queuing in LEO-MSS |
IEEE Transactions on Communications |
|
125 |
2005 |
Variable-Target Admission Control for Nonstationary Handover Traffic in LEO Satellite Networks |
IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology |
|
126 |
2004-02-24 |
Satellite Handover Techniques for LEO Networks |
International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking |
|
127 |
2004-02 |
Supporting IP/LEO Satellite Networks by Handover-Independent IP Mobility Management |
IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications |
|
128 |
2003-03-20 |
TCRA: A Resource Reservation Scheme for Handover Issue in LEO Satellite Systems |
IEEE WCNC 2003 |
|
129 |
2003 |
Q-Win: A New Admission and Handoff Management Scheme for Multimedia LEO Satellite Networks |
Telecommunication Systems |
| 130 | 2003-02 | QoS Handover Management in LEO/MEO Satellite Systems | Wireless Personal Communications |
|
131 |
2003-05 |
TCRA: A Time-Based Channel Reservation Scheme for Handover Requests in LEO Satellite Systems |
International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking |
|
132 |
2001 |
A Channel Reservation Algorithm for Handover Issues in LEO Satellite Systems Based on a Satellite-Fixed Cell Coverage |
IEEE VTC-Spring 2001 |
| 133 | 2001 | An Efficient Scheme to Reduce Handoff Dropping in LEO Satellite Systems | Wireless Networks |
| 134 | 2001 | Handover Management in Low Earth Orbit Satellite IP Networks | IEEE GLOBECOM 2001 |
|
135 |
2001 |
Hybrid Channel Adaptive Handover Scheme for Non-GEO Satellite Diversity Based Systems |
IEEE Communications Letters |
|
136 |
2001 |
Performance Analysis of Handover Mechanisms for Non-GEO Satellite Diversity Based Systems |
IEEE GLOBECOM 2001 |
|
137 |
2000-09-24 |
Adaptive Dynamic Channel Allocation Scheme for Spotbeam Handover in LEO Satellite Networks |
IEEE VTC-Fall 2000 |
|
138 |
1999 |
Different Queuing Policies for Handover Requests in Low Earth Orbit Mobile Satellite Systems |
IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology |
| 139 | 1999 | Footprint Handover Rerouting Protocol for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Networks | Wireless Networks |
| 140 | 1999 | Handover Management in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Networks | Mobile Networks and Applications |
|
141 |
1999-01 |
Handover Queuing Strategies with Dynamic and Fixed Channel Allocation Techniques in Low Earth Orbit Mobile Satellite Systems |
IEEE Transactions on Communications |
| 142 | 1998 | Interbeam Handover in LEO Satellite Systems | International Journal of Satellite Communications |
|
143 |
1998 |
Optimal Policies for Handoff and Channel Assignment in Networks of LEO Satellites Using CDMA |
Wireless Networks |
|
144 |
1998 |
Performance Analysis for a Guaranteed Handover Service in an LEO Constellation with a Satellite-Fixed Cell System |
IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology |
|
145 |
1998 |
Satellite Selection Scheme for Reducing Handover Attempts in LEO Satellite Communication Systems |
International Journal of Satellite Communications |
| 146 | 1997-11-03 | Managing Connection Handover in Satellite Networks | IEEE GLOBECOM 1997 |
| 147 | 1997 | A Connection Handover Protocol for LEO Satellite ATM Networks | ACM/IEEE MobiCom 1997 |
| 148 | 1996-11-18 | Queuing of Handover Requests in Low Earth Orbit Mobile Satellite Systems | IEEE GLOBECOM 1996 |
|
149 |
1995-02 |
Efficient Dynamic Channel Allocation Techniques with Handover Queuing for Mobile Satellite Networks |
IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications |
| 150 | 1994 | Strategies for Handover Control in Low Earth Orbit Satellite Systems | IEEE VTC 1994 |
|
151 |
1993 |
A Model for the Handover Traffic in Low Earth-Orbiting Satellite Networks for Personal Communications |
IEEE GLOBECOM 1993 |
count
This subsection summarizes the number of papers in the previous published papers table by 4-year periods. Only strong handover/handoff-related papers kept in that table are counted. The most recent window is 2023-2026, and earlier windows move backward in 4-year steps. In the histogram, one # roughly represents two papers.
| Period | Count | Year breakdown | Histogram |
| 2023-2026 | 82 | 2026:24, 2025:28, 2024:19, 2023:11 | ######################################### |
| 2019-2022 | 27 | 2022:14, 2021:5, 2020:5, 2019:3 | ############## |
| 2015-2018 | 5 | 2018:2, 2016:2, 2015:1 | ### |
| 2011-2014 | 1 | 2013:1 | # |
| 2007-2010 | 4 | 2009:3, 2007:1 | ## |
| 2003-2006 | 12 | 2006:2, 2005:4, 2004:2, 2003:4 | ###### |
| 1999-2002 | 10 | 2001:5, 2000:1, 1999:4 | ##### |
| 1995-1998 | 8 | 1998:4, 1997:2, 1996:1, 1995:1 | #### |
| 1991-1994 | 2 | 1994:1, 1993:1 | # |
Total strong handover/handoff-related papers counted: 151.
UAV–satellite is a real research scenario
Direct CCF-A main-track papers that explicitly combine UAV and satellite are limited. The strongest evidence for this scenario mainly comes from JSAC, TWC, TCOM, TVT, IEEE Network, and related IEEE journals. Workshop evidence co-located with CCF-A venues is marked explicitly and should not be treated as main-track CCF-A evidence.
| No | Year | Title | Published |
|
1 |
2024 |
IoRT Data Collection With LEO Satellite-Assisted and Cache-Enabled UAV: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach |
IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology (TVT) |
|
2 |
2024 |
Radio Map-Based Cognitive Satellite-UAV Networks Towards 6G On-Demand Coverage |
IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking (TCCN) |
| 3 | 2024 | Structured Satellite-UAV-Terrestrial Networks for 6G Internet of Things | IEEE Network |
| 4 | 2024 | Task-Oriented Satellite-UAV Networks With Mobile-Edge Computing | IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society |
|
5 |
2024 |
Toward Seamless Localization and Communication: A Satellite-UAV NTN Architecture |
IEEE Network |
|
6 |
2023 |
NOMA-Based Hybrid Satellite-UAV-Terrestrial Networks for 6G Maritime Coverage |
IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications (TWC) |
|
7 |
2023 |
SkySea: Connecting Satellite, UAV and Underwater Imagery for Benthic Habitat Mapping |
ACM UAVM 2023 / ACM MM 2023 workshop; application evidence |
|
8 |
2022 |
3D On and Off-Grid Dynamic Channel Tracking for Multiple UAVs and Satellite Communications |
IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications (TWC) |
|
9 |
2022 |
Energy-Aware Coded Caching Strategy Design With Resource Optimization for Satellite-UAV-Vehicle-Integrated Networks |
IoTJ |
|
10 |
2022 |
Joint UAV Deployment and Power Allocation for Secure Space-Air-Ground Communications |
IEEE Transactions on Communications (TCOM) |
|
11 |
2022 |
Satellite- and Cache-Assisted UAV: A Joint Cache Placement, Resource Allocation, and Trajectory Optimization for 6G Aerial Networks |
IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology |
| 12 | 2021 | Cell-Free Satellite-UAV Networks for 6G Wide-Area Internet of Things | JSAC |
|
13 |
2021 |
Connectivity Analysis of UAV-To-Satellite Communications in Non-Terrestrial Networks |
IEEE GLOBECOM |
| 14 | 2021 | Hybrid Satellite-UAV-Terrestrial Networks for 6G Ubiquitous Coverage | JSAC |
|
15 |
2021 |
LEO-Satellite-Assisted UAV: Joint Trajectory and Data Collection for Internet of Remote Things in 6G Aerial Access Networks |
IoTJ |
|
16 |
2021 |
UAV-LEO Integrated Backbone: A Ubiquitous Data Collection Approach for B5G Internet of Remote Things Networks |
JSAC |
|
17 |
2020 |
3D Channel Tracking for UAV-Satellite Communications in Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks |
JSAC |
|
18 |
2020 |
Enabling 5G on the Ocean: A Hybrid Satellite-UAV-Terrestrial Network Solution |
IEEE Wireless Communications |
|
19 |
2020 |
Energy Efficient Beamforming Schemes for Satellite-Aerial-Terrestrial Networks |
IEEE Transactions on Communications (TCOM) |
|
20 |
2020 |
Joint Access and Backhaul Resource Management in Satellite-Drone Networks: A Competitive Market Approach |
IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications (TWC) |
|
21 |
2018 |
Beam Tracking for UAV Mounted SatCom on-the-Move With Massive Antenna Array |
JSAC |
| 22 | 2018 | Investigation on the UAV-To-Satellite Optical Communication Systems | JSAC |
文若可采，幸赐清茗一盏，以助笔耕不辍
福生无量
