• Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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• v.28 no.12
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• pp.105-114
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• 2023

In this paper, we propose a deployment and operation scheme of UxNB network toward mobile IAB. By operating a UxNB network based on SDN(Software Defined Network), UxNBs are deployed in areas where mobile communication services are desired. After deploying UxNB in the service area, IAB can be set up to perform mobile communication services. For this purpose, this paper first proposes a UxNB Network Controller consisting of a UAV Controller and an SDN Controller, and proposes the necessary functions. Next, we present a scenario in which a UxNB network can be deployed and operated in detail step by step. We also discuss the location of the UxNB network controller, how to deliver control commands from the UAV controller to the UxNB, how to apply IAB for UxNB networks, optimization of UxNB networks, RLF(radio link failure) recovery in UxNB networks, and future research on security in UxNB networks. It is expected that the proposed UxNB Network Controller architecture and UxNB network deployment and operation will enable seamless integration of UxNB networks into Mobile IAB.

• Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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• v.27 no.12
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• pp.131-139
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• 2022

In this paper, to verify the authenticity of UxNB that assists terrestrial base stations, the solutions for SI (System Information) security presented in 3GPP TR 33.809 are analyzed from the perspective of UxNB. According to the definition of 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project), UxNB is a base station mounted on a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), is carried in the air by the UAV, and is a radio access node that provides a connection to the UE (User Equipment). Such solutions for SI security can be classified into hash based, MAC (Message Authentication Codes) based, and digital signature based, and a representative solution for each category is introduced one by one. From the perspective of verifying the authenticity of UxNB for each solution, we compare and analyze the solutions in terms of provisioning information and update, security information leakage of UxNB, and additionally required amount of computation and transmission. As a result of the analysis, the solution for verifying the authenticity of the UxNB should minimize the secret information to be stored in the UxNB, be stored in a secure place, and apply encryption when it is updated over the air. In addition, due to the properties of the low computing power of UxNB and the lack of power, it is necessary to minimize the amount of computation and transmission.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2024.05a
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• pp.389-391
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• 2024

UxNB(Radio Access Node on-board UAV)는 3GPP(3rd Generation Partnership Project)에서 표준화된 기술 용어로서 사용자 단말에 대한 연결성을 제공하는 무선 액세스 노드로 UAV(Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)를 통해 공중에서 이동성을 가지는 기지국을 의미한다. 이는 드론 기지국, 공중 기지국, 플라잉 기지국 등으로 다양하게 언급된다. UxNB는 5G-Advanced 및 6G 환경에서의 초연결성 및 초저지연 요구사항을 충족하기 위한 필수적인 기술이므로 6G 보안 내재화를 위해 UxNB에 관한 보안 연구가 필요한 실정이다. 본 논문은 UxNB 보안에 대해 효율적으로 연구를 수행할 수 있는 UxNB 보안 테스트베드에 대해 설명하며 확장 방안에 관해 제시한다.