KT Applies Satellite Communication to UAM... Issues Report Published

KT announced on the 14th that it has released a 6G Forum issue report titled "Application of Satellite Communication to Urban Air Mobility (UAM)" on the official 6G Forum website.

The 6G Forum is a public-private joint forum established to secure technological leadership in next-generation mobile communications. KT is active in the Next-Generation Mobility Committee under the 6G Forum and presented plans and visions for applying satellite communication technology necessary for the safe operation of UAM through the publication of the issue report.

6G Forum UAM Issue Report [Photo by KT]

In this issue report, KT focused on applying satellite communication technology to UAM, which is scheduled for commercialization in 2025, covering topics such as ▲K-UAM and KT consortium trends ▲satellite communication trends and technologies ▲satellite communication technology for UAM.

Satellite communication is considered a key candidate technology to control UAM aircraft and provide seamless communication services to passengers along with the 5G aerial network. Although it was previously used mainly for aircraft and ships due to high costs and transmission speed issues, its application range has recently expanded, including to smartphones.

Along with this, KT introduced the currently developing ‘5G-Satellite Multi Connectivity’ technology, which combines 5G and satellite communication. This technology features a dual-channel data transmission structure between the 5G network and satellites, allowing continuous service even in case of communication failures and ensuring secure data exchange. The goal is to provide uninterrupted communication services for UAM using this technology.

KT plans to provide stable communication services during UAM operations by utilizing 5G aerial network technology and 5G-Satellite Multi Connectivity technology in the first phase of the 'K-UAM Grand Challenge' scheduled for participation in the first half of 2024.

Lee Jong-sik, Head of the Infrastructure DX Research Lab at KT Convergence Technology Institute (Senior Executive Director), said, "The plans and vision for utilizing satellite communication in UAM mentioned in the issue report incorporate KT’s expertise in 5G and satellite communication technologies," adding, "We will continue to actively pursue technology development to secure capabilities in satellite communication and 6G in the future."

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