Resources and Publications#
Featured Talks, Demos, and Sessions#
Developer Radar Tech Talks#
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March 2024 |
Learn about the developer journey of Northeastern University and Michele Polese, an early Aerial Testbed developer who went from an installed, configured, and operationalized 8-base station network to enabling multiple research streams, to then on-boarding and integrating a key network element, the RIC, as an Aerial Testbed extension and an opportunity to on-board ML-based applications for the developer community. Join Aerial Testbed developer and Assistant Professor Dr. Michele Polese from Northeastern University and NVIDIA Product Manager Anupa Kelkar as they share insights that showcase the potential of the platform capabilities, applications, and developer-extensions to jumpstart innovations in advancing wireless communications. |
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June 2024 |
Discover the O-RAN next Generation Research Group (nGRG) initiative aimed at advancing 6G R&D of future AI-native network technologies. Learn about nGRG, its roadmap, objectives, and the operational dynamics of its various research streams, which include 6G use cases, architecture, AI/ML, security, and a research platform for PoC projects. The talk also explores the evolution and life cycle management of a genuinely cognitive network within the O-RAN network ecosystem, along with integration of AI in the next-generation automated programmable framework enhanced by Large Language Models (LLMs). |
O-RAN Alliance’s Next Generation Research Group Framework for 6G |
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December 2024 |
Learn how to set up a software-defined over-the-air wireless testbed for an end-to-end 6G research platform using Aerial Testbed. |
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March 2025 |
Davide Villa, Imran Khan, Florian Kaltenberger, Nicholas Hedberg, Rúben Soares da Silva, Stefano Maxenti, Leonardo Bonati, Anupa Kelkar, Chris Dick, Eduardo Baena, Tommaso Melodia, Michele Polese, Dimitrios Koutsonikolas |
X5G: An Open, Programmable, Multi-vendor, End-to-end, Private 5G O-RAN Testbed with NVIDIA ARC and OpenAirInterface A Detailed overview of multi-gNB network research testbed based on Aerial Testbed. Many performance metrics are provided, including GPU utilization and power metrics. |
Developer Demos#
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Allbesmart has implemented a cutting-edge demonstration showcasing the convergence of 5G and AI technologies using NVIDIA’s Aerial Testbed platform. This innovative setup highlights the platform’s capabilities for advanced wireless R&D.
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Developer GTC Sessions#
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Today, we unveil a transformative solution poised to redefine the landscape of wireless communication. Our innovative platform is a beacon in the advancement of 5G+ and the forthcoming 6G networks, seamlessly blending digital and physical realities. This breakthrough goes beyond enhancing mobile broadband; it initiates an era of comprehensive digitalization, connecting humans, machines, and sensors like never before. As we enter an era where 6G introduces extraordinary intelligence, speed, and efficiency, our solution equips developers, researchers, and network providers with pivotal tools for this evolutionary leap. Join us to witness the unveiling of a technology that promises to reshape our wireless future, driving us toward a more connected, faster, and smarter world. |
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This panel will discuss the use cases and impacts of an AI/ML capable open and programmable next generation wireless network. Last GTC Aerial Testbed was launched as the first fully programmable 5G and 6G advanced wireless full stack. The full stack has enabled developers and researchers to experiment - simulate, prototype, and benchmark innovations with a hardware-in-the-loop OTA NR compliant platform enabled by NVIDIA accelerated compute. The panel will discuss product roadmap, virtualization and migration to cloud services, advanced developer use cases. |
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NVIDIA and OAI experts provide an introduction to the first fully programmable Advanced 5G+ network as a sandbox – full-stack democratized platform for all researchers to simulate-prototype-benchmark optimizations, algorithms, and innovations rapidly in a deployed over-the-air NR standards compliant high performance operational network. This session will highlight platform vision, early adopter use cases, highlight C/C++ network programmability, provide OAI ISV gNB and CN overview and deep dive into specific ML examples that can jumpstart innovations. |
Selected Developer News and Publications#
Developer(s)/Author(s) |
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O-RAN Spring 2024 Plugfest at Northeastern OTIC |
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O-RAN Global Spring PlugFest 2024 at EURECOM |
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Northeastern University |
X5G: An Open, Programmable, Multi-vendor, End-to-end, Private 5G O-RAN Testbed with NVIDIA ARC and OpenAirInterface (Journal extension under review - focus RIC) |
Sterling |
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Anupa Kelkar |
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NTIA, Office of Public Affairs |
Northeastern and Rice university NTIA NOFO 1 win Biden-Harris Administration Award for Nearly $80M for Wireless Innovation |
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich |
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Northeastern University |
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TMCnet News |
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Davide Villa, Imran Khan, Florian Kaltenberger, Nicholas Hedberg, Ruben Soares da Silva, Anupa Kelkar, Chris Dick, Stefano Basagni, Josep M. Jornet, Tommaso Melodia, Michele Polese, Dimitrios Koutsonikolas |
An Open, Programmable, Multi-vendor 5G O-RAN Testbed with NVIDIA Aerial Testbed and OpenAirInterface |
Anupa Kelkar, Chris Dick |
Introducing NVIDIA Aerial Research Cloud for Innovations in 5G and 6G |
Florian Kaltenberger, Irfan Ghauri, Chris Dick, Anupa Kelkar, Lopamudra Kundu |
Demonstration of NVIDIA Aerial SDK and OAI 5G vRAN and CN Virtual Exhibition |
OpenAirInterface |
OpenAirInterface Demonstrates 5G Virtual RAN with NVIDIA Aerial SDK |
Jeffrey Andrews |
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Rahman Doost-Mohammady, Santiago Segarra, Ashutosh Sabharwal |
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Chris Dick |
FAQs#
Where is the hardware bill of material (BOM)?
The complete qualified ATB BOM is located in the Procure the Hardware chapter of the Installation Guide.
Does the platform support MU-MIMO?
ATB does not offer MU-MIMO integrated interoperability; however, the same platform is capable of adding software features for MU-MIMO.
Which frequency bands does the platform support?
ATB offers a tested reference for n48 and n78 sub-6 frequency bands.
Which RF parameters may require additional tuning for specific environments beyond the default config?
pusch_TargetSNRx10, pucch_TargetSNRx10, ssPBCH_BlockPower, min_rxtxtime, TDD Patterns, RU Attenuations
How can I apply for an experimental license in United States?
Review the application located at https://apps2.fcc.gov/ELSExperiments/pages/login.htm. If you have a program experimental license (https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/els/index.cfm), you can also use it for the Innovation Zone areas (Boston and the PAWR platforms) by submitting a request on that website.
Where can I find utility RF tools and calculators?
Is GPS needed?
Yes, a GPS signal is necessary to drive precision timing for 5G networks. In case a GPS signal is inaccessible, the date command can be used as a workaround. This command is useful for those deployments where there is no timing reference (like GNSS) but needs Qg 2 to act as a GrandMaster (GM) to propagate time and synchronization over PTP to slave units.
When using two GMs, you can manually set the date and time on the first one and connect its 1PPS/ToD output to the 1PPS/ToD port (configured as input) of the second GM. The second GM then outputs PTP messages with a clock class=6.
Recommended Reading Material#
Programming Massively Parallel Processors by David B. Kirk and Wen-mei W. Hwu
Hands-on CUDA-C#
To learn CUDA and learn teach it to others, refer to the NVIDIA/UIUC Accelerated Computing Teaching Kit, which outlines each module’s organization.
Additional Help#
Visit the GitHub Discussions forum
Contact us at aerial-info@nvidia.com