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DONUTS Project

Design and Modeling of Multiscale Multitechnology Networks of the Future

From 5/6G to Seamless Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks

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UT3 CNRS INSA Lyon ENS Lyon Univ. Strasbourg Grenoble INP CEA

About the Project

DONUTS is a French PEPR-funded research initiative that pioneers seamless integration of space, air, and ground networks. It aims to enhance global communication, navigation, and sensing capabilities through next-generation 5/6G and non-terrestrial networks.

Build the space-air-ground continuum

Achieve multi-technology, multi-scale resource management

Develop adaptive control algorithms

Create a Network Digital Twin (NDT) for real-time optimization

Deliver an integrated demonstrator showcasing these innovations

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Research Challenges

T1: Space-Air-Ground Continuum

Architecture, use cases, network function placement and orchestration.

T2: Multi-Technology & Multi-Scale Resource Management

Multi-RAT/multi-path, direct access, deterministic latency.

T3: Adaptive Control

Forecasting algorithms, mobility management, adaptive optimization.

T4: Network Digital Twin

Modeling, calibration, validation for efficient NDT.

T5: Integration & Demonstrator

Testbeds, integration, validation, and public demonstrator.

Consortium

CEA

Time-sensitive networking, SDN, AI for networking.

CITI (INSA Lyon)

Wireless networks (cellular, satellite, IoT).

ICube (Univ. de Strasbourg)

Protocol design, resource allocation, experiments.

IRIT (Univ. de Toulouse)

Satellite communications, hybrid 5G/NTN architectures.

LAAS-CNRS

Monitoring, 5G, NTN, LPWAN for IoT.

LIP (ENS Lyon)

Analytical modeling, simulation, experiments.

LIG (Grenoble INP)

Medium access control, LPWAN.

Expected Outcomes

New architectures for space-air-ground networks

Innovative network architectures enabling seamless space-air-ground integration.

Deterministic latency for 6G applications

Guaranteed low-latency communication for critical 6G use cases.

Energy-efficient and adaptive control

Sustainable network operations through intelligent resource management.

Validated digital twin platforms

Accurate network simulation and optimization through digital twins.

Open demonstrators

Public testbeds showcasing integrated space-air-ground capabilities.

Academic & industrial impact

Transferable results benefiting both research and industry stakeholders.