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

fYear

1994

fDate

27 Sep-1 Oct 1994

Firstpage

402

Lastpage

406

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;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Universal Personal Communications, 1994. Record., 1994 Third Annual International Conference on

Conference_Location

San Diego, CA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-1823-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICUPC.1994.383127

Filename

383127