VERON: Vehicle Emergency Response Over Non-Terrestrial Network

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Abstract

The European Union is implementing measures to reduce automotive accidents. In response, the automatic alerting eCall system is a key initiative to respond more quickly and reduce fatalities. However, the system faces significant challenges in areas with limited terrestrial network coverage. Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) present a promising solution by extending connectivity to remote and underserved regions. In this study, we adapted our NTN simulator, INTANS, to implement and evaluate the eCall system within a 6G NTN framework. Our research focuses on measuring and analyzing key performance indicators, such as end-to-end latency and packet loss rate, through detailed simulations. Initial results demonstrate that the latency observed in our simulations meets the requirements set forth in 3GPP Release 19, confirming the system's capability to deliver emergency communications. Furthermore, these findings underscore the necessity of a robust Inter-Satellite Link (ISL) and optimized satellite handovers to enhance the reliability of the eCall system. Future work will aim to refine these results by exploring advanced communication protocols like TCP, thereby optimizing re-transmission strategies and further improving system reliability.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 IEEE 22nd Consumer Communications and Networking Conference, CCNC 2025
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
ISBN (electronic)979-8-3315-0805-0
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesIEEE Consumer Communications and Networking Conference
ISSN2331-9852

Conference

Title22nd IEEE Consumer Communications and Networking Conference
Abbreviated titleCCNC 2025
Conference number22
Duration10 - 13 January 2025
Website
LocationFlamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
CityLas Vegas
CountryUnited States of America

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-8469-9573/work/184883288
ORCID /0000-0001-7008-1537/work/184885308
ORCID /0009-0007-1214-3534/work/197322384

Keywords

Keywords

  • Emergency Response, EU eCall System, LEO Satellite Network, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)