Intelligent reflective surfaces in 5G and beyond: optimizing uplink satellite connectivity for IoT.

ABSTRACT: In the evolving landscape of communication technologies, the integration of intelligent reflective surfaces (IRS) into uplink satellite communication for Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems presents a promising solution to overcome traditional communication challenges. The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of IRS on enhancing signal quality and communication efficiency in satellite-supported IoT environments. This article adopts a simulation-based approach, using MATLAB and Simulink to model the uplink transmission of IoT devices to satellites with and without IRS assistance. The methodology focuses on analysing key performance metrics, including signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), spectral efficiency, signal strength, and interference mitigation. A reinforcement learning algorithm w

SUBMITTER: Obidiozor CO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12453643 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature