Title :
Feasibility studies of fast rate inter-satellite data links for implementation within a LEO constellation
Author :
Preisner, Michal ; Kabacik, Pawel
Author_Institution :
Wroclaw Univ. of Technol., Wroclaw
Abstract :
In this paper, the technical issues relating to space-based inter-satellite communication networks at LEO constellations are presented. Analysis and basic simulations of the satellite crosslinks are discussed. Furthermore, considerations on access periods and extent of coverage areas of a LEO spacecraft are considered.
Keywords :
satellite links; LEO constellation; LEO spacecraft; intersatellite data links; satellite crosslinks; space-based intersatellite communication networks; Artificial satellites; Frequency; Low earth orbit satellites; Protocols; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite constellations; Satellite ground stations; Space vehicles; TCPIP; Telecommunication traffic;
Conference_Titel :
Microwaves, Radar & Wireless Communications, 2006. MIKON 2006. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Krakow
Print_ISBN :
978-83-906662-7-3
DOI :
10.1109/MIKON.2006.4345239
