As the transition from fifth-generation wireless systems (5G) to next-generation communications systems (NextG) advances, research and development (R&D) communities have the chance to identify key wireless communications research gaps. Addressing these gaps could propel innovations in wireless communications over the next two decades. To respond to this need, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in collaboration with the National Science Foundation (NSF), published the Next Generation Communications R&D Gaps Report as NIST SP 1293. NIST and NSF partners engaged with stakeholders from government, academia, and industry to identify crucial technology innovations and research opportunities for NextG systems.
The report highlights the major technology gaps that research and development organizations could focus on to drive long-term innovation in Next Generation (NextG) technology across key verticals such as hardware, higher frequencies, joint communications, sensing, and energy-efficient networks. The report describes 108 new technology gaps, which are built upon the findings published in NIST's Special Publication 1219 report titled "Future Generation Wireless R&D Gap Analysis" which was released in 2018. The new report reflects 18 months of stakeholder engagement with NextG experts emphasizing:
R&D Shortfalls: Issues either untouched or needing more resources.
Long-term View: Research gaps with a 10–20-year horizon.
Convergence Acceleration: Leveraging capabilities across the NextG ecosystem.
Alignment with Federal R&D: Gaps suited for government intervention due to their high-risk/high-reward nature.
Starting in 2021, the NIST and NSF teams assessed future wireless R&D challenges by reviewing existing studies and market trends. Post this literature review, the teams conducted interviews with stakeholders to comprehend their R&D focuses, challenges, and expectations for future communications systems. In ..
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