Digital twin for O-RAN towards 6G
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Nguyen, H., Vien, Q. and Le, T. 2025. Digital twin for O-RAN towards 6G. IEEE Communications Magazine. 63 (3), pp. 174-181. https://doi.org/10.1109/MCOM.003.2400016
| Type | Article |
|---|---|
| Title | Digital twin for O-RAN towards 6G |
| Authors | Nguyen, H., Vien, Q. and Le, T. |
| Abstract | In future wireless systems of beyond 5G and 6G, addressing diverse applications with varying quality requirements is essential. Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) architectures offer the potential for dynamic resource adaptation based on traffic demands. However, achieving real-time resource orchestration remains a challenge. Simultaneously, Digital Twin (DT) technology holds promise for testing and analysing complex systems, offering a unique platform for addressing dynamic operation and automation in O-RAN architectures. Yet, developing DTs for complex 5G/6G networks poses challenges, including data exchanges, ML model training data availability, network dynamics, processing power limitations, interdisciplinary collaboration needs, and a lack of standardized methodologies. This paper provides an overview of Open RAN architecture, trend and challenges, proposing the DT concepts for O-RAN with solution examples showcasing its integration into the framework. |
| Keywords | Digital Twin; O-RAN; 6G; DT-RAN; RIC |
| Sustainable Development Goals | 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure |
| Middlesex University Theme | Sustainability |
| Research Group | London Digital Twin Research Center |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| Journal | IEEE Communications Magazine |
| ISSN | 0163-6804 |
| Electronic | 1558-1896 |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Mar 2025 | |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Deposited | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Output status | Published |
| Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
| Copyright Statement | © 2024 IEEE. For the purpose of open access a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) is applied to the Accepted Manuscript version. |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1109/MCOM.003.2400016 |
| Language | English |
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