Topological dynamics characterization for LEO satellite networks

The highly topological dynamics characterizes the most fundamental property of satellite networks with respect to terrestrial ones. The manifest feature directs the researches on various aspects of satellite networks, including protocol architecture investigations, routing protocol and reliable tran...

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Published in:Computer networks (Amsterdam, Netherlands : 1999) Netherlands : 1999), 2007-01, Vol.51 (1), p.43-53
Main Authors: Wang, Junfeng, Li, Lei, Zhou, Mingtian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access methods and protocols, osi model
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Low earth orbit (LEO)
Low earth orbit satellites
Miscellaneous
Network topologies
Networks
Organization and planning of networks (techniques and equipments)
Routing
Satellite networks
Satellite telecommunications. Space telecommunications
Satellites
Snapshots characterization
Studies
Systems, networks and services of telecommunications
Telecommunications
Telecommunications and information theory
Teleprocessing networks. Isdn
Topological dynamics
Topology
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Summary:The highly topological dynamics characterizes the most fundamental property of satellite networks with respect to terrestrial ones. The manifest feature directs the researches on various aspects of satellite networks, including protocol architecture investigations, routing protocol and reliable transmission control protocol design and enhancement, etc. This paper systematically quantifies the dynamical activities of regular low earth orbit (LEO) satellite network topologies. The number and length of network snapshots are formulated concisely. With this work, it compensates for the simplified topological assumptions in many LEO satellite network related researches. The thorough understanding of this basic feature not only provides for an accurate quantification of network behavior for researchers on satellite network community, but also could act as a guidance for future satellite constellation design and optimization.
ISSN:1389-1286
1872-7069
DOI:10.1016/j.comnet.2006.04.010