Fabrizio De Paolis, Gabriele Gradoni
European Space Agency, University of Surrey, United Kingdom

The integration of satellite communication (SATCOM) and terrestrial 5G systems is currently an active topic of research and undergoes intense standardization activity. The satellite systems have the potential to not only solve coverage problems but also boost capacity in hot spots. This integration enables interoperability, as well as joint signal design and supply chain that in its turn reduces overall operating costs. This course focus on the RF/Microwave aspects of such integration, including both passive technologies (e.g., filtering for satellite/terrestrial co-existence) and active technologies (e.g., using 5G New Radio over satellite links and corresponding changes needed in the standard). The course will also discuss the role of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) in satellite/terrestrial integrated systems towards 6G.