Periodic Reporting for period 3 - VITAL (VIrtualized hybrid satellite-TerrestriAl systems for resilient and fLexible future networks)

The role of satellite communications (SatCom) within the upcoming 5G era is being revisited as demonstrated by several industry white papers, referencing the satellite-terrestrial cooperation as part of the mobile networks of 2020. Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network...