A communication protocol for mobile satellite systems affected by rain attenuation

A protocol that supports real-time data rate selection and change during rain events is presented. The protocol is developed with emphasis on being efficient yet robust to the primary channel impairment in such mobile satellite systems. The system architecture is briefly presented and the analytical...

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Published in:IEEE journal on selected areas in communications 1992-08, Vol.10 (6), p.1037-1047
Main Authors: Lay, N., Dessouky, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial satellites
Attenuation
Communications And Radar
Communications technology
Frequency
L-band
Mobile communication
Protocols
Rain
Robustness
Shadow mapping
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Summary:A protocol that supports real-time data rate selection and change during rain events is presented. The protocol is developed with emphasis on being efficient yet robust to the primary channel impairment in such mobile satellite systems. The system architecture is briefly presented and the analytical framework from which the protocol originates is pointed out. Link, connection, and packet types are introduced, and the protocol procedures and design rationale are discussed. The detailed presentation focuses on link setup with the appropriate data rate(s) and the real-time switching of data rates during a voice conversation to either preserve the link or enhance its quality during rain attenuation events.< >
ISSN:0733-8716
1558-0008
DOI:10.1109/49.144890