Title :
A satellite network architecture for a MEO constellation in a global personal communication system scenario
Author :
Dinis, Manuel ; Tafazolli, Rahim ; Evans, Barry ; Neves, Jose
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Electron. e Telecoms, Aveiro Univ., Portugal
fDate :
27 Sep-1 Oct 1994
Abstract :
In this paper a mobile satellite network architecture is proposed in a global personal communication context. A medium Earth orbit (MEO/ICO) constellation 14/7/11/2 Ballard (1980)-type is adopted. The architecture of the ground segment and the way it interacts with other elements of the network is defined. All satellites in the constellation are assumed transparent to minimise risks, cost and increase the flexibility. The use of inter-satellite links has not been envisaged. Mobility management aspects are presented, and several handover types for such dynamic satellite constellations are identified
Keywords :
land mobile radio; mobile satellite communication; personal communication networks; radio networks; telecommunication network management; MEO constellation; dynamic satellite constellations; global personal communication system; ground segment; handover types; mobile satellite network architecture; mobility management; Artificial satellites; Communication system control; Context; Costs; Intelligent networks; Mobile radio mobility management; Orbits; Satellite constellations; Satellite ground stations; Telecommunications;
Conference_Titel :
Universal Personal Communications, 1994. Record., 1994 Third Annual International Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1823-4
DOI :
10.1109/ICUPC.1994.383127
