Dense Small Satellite Networks for Modern Terrestrial Communication Systems: Benefits, Infrastructure, and Technologies

被引：83
作者：
Hassan, Naveed U. L. [1 ]
Huang, Chongwen [2 ]
Yuen, Chau [2 ]
Ahmad, Ayaz [3 ]
Zhang, Yan [4 ]
机构：
[1] Lahore Univ Management Sci LUMS, Dept Elect Engn, Lahore, Pakistan
[2] Singapore Univ Technol & Design SUTD, Singapore, Singapore
[3] COMSATS Univ Islamabad, Elect & Comp Engn Dept, Wah Campus, Wah Cantt, Pakistan
[4] Univ Oslo, Dept Informat, Oslo, Norway
来源：
IEEE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS | 2020年 / 27卷 / 05期
基金：
中国国家自然科学基金;
关键词：
Satellites; Low earth orbit satellites; Satellite broadcasting; Earth; Planetary orbits; RESOURCE-ALLOCATION;
D O I：
10.1109/MWC.001.1900394
中图分类号：
TP3 [计算技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号：
0812 ;
摘要：
Dense small satellite networks (DSSN) in low earth orbits (LEO) can benefit several mobile terrestrial communication systems (MTCS). However, the potential benefits can only be achieved through careful consideration of DSSN infrastructure and identification of suitable DSSN technologies. In this paper, we discuss several components of DSSN infrastructure including satellite formations, orbital paths, inter-satellite communication (ISC) links, and communication architectures for data delivery from source to destination. We also review important technologies for DSSN as well as the challenges involved in the use of these technologies in DSSN. Several open research directions to enhance the benefits of DSSN for MTCS are also identified in the paper. A case study showing the integration benefits of DSSN in MTCS is also included.
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页码：96 / 103
页数：8
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