5G Open Testbeds and Infrastructure extensions for NetApps advanced experiments

Iordache, Marius; Patachia, Cristian; Badita, Oana; Rusti, Bogdan; Trichias, Konstantinos; Brenes, Juan

doi:10.1109/comm54429.2022.9817289

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“…But beyond chaining VNFs, Network Applications are meant to enable verticals to exploit 5G network capabilities exposed through common Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), which in turn, simplifies largescale deployment of their services. Thus, they act as "application enablement services", exposing northbound interfaces for facilitating access to telco network resources (Siokis et al, 2021;Iordache et al, 2022;Koumaras et al, 2022;Pateromichelakis et al, 2022). Thereby, they fabricate middleware towards "network-aware" vertical applications, i.e., they implement the necessary interfaces for chained, or coexecuted vertical applications, so that the latter can more easily consume methods exposed by the various elements of the 3GPP 5G architecture (e.g., 5GC, RAN, MEC).…”

Section: G Network Applications and Their Delivery Modelmentioning

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A network application approach towards 5G and beyond critical communications use cases

Apostolakis,

Valera-Muros,

di Pietro

et al. 2024

Front. Comms. Net.

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Low latency and high bandwidth heralded with 5G networks will allow transmission of large amounts of Mission-Critical data over a short time period. 5G hence unlocks several capabilities for novel Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) applications, developed to support first responders in making faster and more accurate decisions during times of crisis. As various research initiatives are giving shape to the Network Application ecosystem as an interaction layer between vertical applications and the network control plane, in this article we explore how this concept can unlock finer network service management capabilities that can be leveraged by PPDR solution developers. In particular, we elaborate on the role of Network Applications as means for developers to assure prioritization of specific emergency flows of data, such as high-definition video transmission from PPDR field users to remote operators. To demonstrate this potential in future PPDR-over-5G services, we delve into the transfer of network-intensive PPDR solutions to the Network Application model. We then explore novelties in Network Application experimentation platforms, aiming to streamline development and deployment of such integrated systems across existing 5G infrastructures, by providing the reliability and multi-cluster environments they require.

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Section: G Network Applications and Their Delivery Modelmentioning

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A network application approach towards 5G and beyond critical communications use cases

Apostolakis,

Valera-Muros,

di Pietro

et al. 2024

Front. Comms. Net.

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“…The Bucharest site consists of indoor NR cells, one of them being placed in a semi-anechoic chamber for advanced experiments. The Galati site was integrated with the 5G SA CN and consists of two 5G sectors that cover the partner's (NAVROM) 1 headquarters and ships position, as shown in the Fig. 6, the radio coverage simulation.…”

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“…In this section we present examples of Network Applications deployed in the Romanian test site, as the "Distributed sensor data ingestion, fusion & post-processing" which incorporates a series of functionalities centered mainly around the use of machine learning (ML) for analyzing data from multiple sensors and -among other services -allow for improved vessel navigation. Its functionality consists of three main steps: (1) The collection of data from multiple sensors, coming from The spatiotemporal fusion of these data, where a mechanism is employed to automatically combine data in both space and time. (3) The actual ML functionalities that include a short-term trajectory prediction that allows users to monitor future vessel positions on a map and a time-series prediction of a user-specified parameter/ sensor measurement.…”

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“…Enhancing the performance of networks through (1) the use of high throughput services, i.e., deploying an enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) slice, (2) extremely low latency via an Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC) slice, or (3) massive numbers of connected devices through a MachineType Communication (mMTC) slice, is discussed in [1], [2], aiming to support diverse vertical sectors such as autonomous vehicles, smart manufacturing, transport and logistics and public protection and disaster relief use cases. For instance, [3] describes the required bandwidth for automated control of vessels at 5-25Mbps in the uplink and a latency below 10 ms for an HD video camera stream.…”

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Advanced 5G Open Testbed for Network Applications Experiments

Iordache,

Mihai,

Patachia

et al. 2023

2023 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications &Amp; 6G Summit (EuCNC/6G Summit)

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5G Stand Alone (SA) networks are starting to be considered, designed and implemented in multiple countries in various forms (public, private, experimental). 5G SA networks mass adoption is expected to materialize by 2025. Mass deployment is anticipated at a large scale, due to the rich features and capabilities offered by 5G networks, including but not limited to slicing, service orchestration and automation, bringing the benefits of 5G among industry stakeholders and verticals. The concept of Network Applications is gaining momentum, as a way to ease the process of deploying industry-specific services and applications and to integrate them seamlessly with the new 5G networks and customer-specific application components. We target deploying and operating the novel 5G SA testbeds, Network Application and related capabilities in different T&L facilities across Europe. We envision the architectural advancement in terms of 5G features, such as orchestration, multi-slice implementation, Quality of Service (QoS)/Quality of Experience (QoE) and an innovative end-to-end monitoring framework, for network and application KPIs. In this paper, 5G open testbed advancements (3GPP Rel. 16 compliant) and readiness for Network Application experiments in real-life scenarios are presented, integrated as a unitary whole within the EU-funded VITAL-5G project.

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“…Network Applications (NetApps) are gaining popularity, which will aid in implementing vertically-specific services and their smooth interaction with 5G networks and vertically-specific components. The authors in [6] describe the work of the EU-funded project VITAL-5G in deploying 5G Stand Alone (SA) testbeds in three real-world Transport Logistics facilities across Europe, the necessary 5G network extensions and architectural considerations, their integration with a cutting-edge experimentation platform, including the use of NetApps to enable the smooth implementation of 5Genabled vertical services.…”

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Remote Monitoring at Distribution Network of Dynamically Constrained Working Areas

Grigoriou¹,

Moukoulis²,

Saoulidis³

et al. 2022

2022 IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2)

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Smart5Grid exploits the robustness and flexibility enabled by the 5-th generation (5G) mobile network technology to contribute an open and adaptable platform for reliable testing, validation, and operation of Network Applications (NetApps), addressing the challenges of the Renewable Energy Sources (RES) production and those of the operation of the active power distribution ecosystem, in particular. Smart5Grid aims to support current energy sector and future smart grid stakeholders through the adaptation of 5G networks and the support of the respective NetApps that will be developed and validated on real power grid facilities. Smart5Grid intends to provide a more secure, flexible, efficient, scalable and real-time communication framework for modern smart grids. Through remote inspection and control of automatically delimited working areas, the capabilities of the created Smart5Grid 5G platform will facilitate the improvement of working conditions for power grid maintenance crews and inspection workers. In this paper, we presented the methodology of the Smart5Grid project, which will enable remote inspections in high-risk areas and real-time execution by supporting various distribution network applications and providing accurate results and information on the operational condition of power grid assets via augmented reality. If maintenance work is undertaken, realtime control will be enabled to support working procedures remotely and automatically, without putting employees in potentially harmful conditions.

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5G Open Testbeds and Infrastructure extensions for NetApps advanced experiments

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A network application approach towards 5G and beyond critical communications use cases

A network application approach towards 5G and beyond critical communications use cases

Advanced 5G Open Testbed for Network Applications Experiments

Remote Monitoring at Distribution Network of Dynamically Constrained Working Areas

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