Platform Driving The Ultimate Connectivity

TITAN平台的研究面向最终的网络网络，并由六个高度互连的灯塔项目组成，这些项目反映了所有网络元素- 1）核心，2）光纤，3）射频（RF），包括蜂窝和无线网络，4）新兴的光学无线网络接入和回程，5）涉及卫星的非地面网络，空中和水下网络，最后是6）量子通信网络。核心网络的研究重点是新的架构和人工智能（AI）技术，通过考虑数据速率，延迟，安全性和能源效率方面的高级要求，实现多接入技术的集成，以实现无缝的端到端服务交付。TITAN将进行新的研究，旨在协调不同的现有和新兴的RF网络（3G，4G，5G，6 G，WiFi，蓝牙等）。通过开发将最佳地选择相应的RF网络或多个网络的技术，并开发相应的协议以实现无缝的端到端连接，来实现单个网络。由于未来网络对新频谱的需求无可争议，TITAN将包括围绕太赫兹和光谱构建的新网络。由于这些网络将受益于新的智能反射表面作为新网络元素的一部分，TITAN将通过建立在为网络的其他部分（如边缘和核心）开发的AI和机器学习（ML）方面的工作，包括对网络方面的研究和可重构智能表面（RIS）的集成。光纤网络是网络的网络的重要元素。因此，TITAN将解决有关先进光纤技术（如空心光纤）和新的敏捷收发器技术的最佳集成的研究问题，以支持延迟等关键网络要求。普遍提供服务和所谓的“数字鸿沟”是一个日益严重的社会挑战。因此，TITAN将对非地面网络的整合进行关键研究，这些网络包括空中，卫星和水下网络，所有这些网络都面向通过TITAN的整体方法实现的无缝端到端服务提供。最后，TITAN将有意义地将新的量子网络技术与传统网络相结合，并将为两种基本网络的最佳使用提供重要指导。TITAN的一个重要考虑是从网络中提取传感信息。所有网络元素都具有特定的特征，并且结合ML技术，可以提取重要的辅助信息。TITAN将研究每个网段的这种能力，但关键是将独立的传感信息结合在一起，以实现一个超认知网络，该网络具有最高水平的自我x（配置，修复，自动化，优化）。

The research of the TITAN platform is geared towards the ultimate network of networks and is structured in six strongly interconnected lighthouse projects which reflect all network elements - 1) the core, 2) optical fibre, 3) radio frequency (RF) including cellular and wireless networks, 4) emerging optical wireless networks for access and backhaul, 5) non-terrestrial networks involving satellites, aerial and underwater networks, and finally 6) quantum communication networks. The research on the core network focuses on a new architecture and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques that enable the integration of multi-access technologies for a seamless end-to-end service delivery by considering advanced requirements in terms of data rate, latency, security and energy efficiency. TITAN will conduct novel research that aims at orchestrating the different existing and emerging RF networks (3G, 4G, 5G, 6G, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.) towards a single network by developing techniques that would optimally select the respective RF network, or networks, and develop the respective protocols to enable a seamless end-to-end connection. Because of the undisputed need for new spectrum in future networks, TITAN will crucially include new networks that are built around the terahertz and optical spectrum. Since these networks will benefit from new intelligent reflecting surfaces as part of a new network element, TITAN will include research on the networking aspects and the integration of reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) by building on the work on AI and machine learning (ML) developed for other parts of the network, such as edge and core. Optical fibre networks are an important element of a network of networks. Therefore, TITAN will address research questions on the optimum integration of advanced optical fibre technologies such as hollowcore fibres and new agile transceiver technologies to support key network requirements such as latency. Universal service availability and what is described as the 'digital divide' represent an increasing societal challenge. Therefore, TITAN will conduct critical research on the integration of non-terrestrial networks which include aerial, satellite and underwater networks all geared towards a seamless end-to-end service provision which is achieved by the holistic approach of TITAN. Lastly, TITAN will meaningfully integrate new quantum network technologies alongside conventional networks and will provide important guidance on the optimum use of both fundamental networks. An important consideration of TITAN is the extraction of sensing information from networks. All network elements have particular features and, in conjunction with ML techniques, important side information can be extracted. TITAN will investigate this capability for each network segment, but crucially brings the independent sensing information together to achieve an ultra-cognitive network which exhibits the highest level of self-x (configuration, healing, automation, optimisation).