Key Challenges and Research Directions for Space–Air–Ground Integrated Emergency Communication Networks

Engineering ›› 2025, Vol. 54 ›› Issue (11) : 52 -55. DOI: 10.1016/j.eng.2025.09.003

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Bo Xu, Haitao Zhao, Jiawen Kang, Dusit Niyato. Key Challenges and Research Directions for Space–Air–Ground Integrated Emergency Communication Networks. Engineering, 2025, 54(11): 52-55 DOI:10.1016/j.eng.2025.09.003

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