The Architecture of Protocol Simulation Platform for Satellite Networks

The next generation global mobile communications calls the research and development of the satellite constellation networks. But protocol simulation of satellite networks is hard to realize due to the difficulty of satellite networks modeling. Currently most protocol simulation systems can´t support satellite constellation networks fully. To improve the dependability and availability, we propose a novel idea of protocol simulation platform for satellite networks. The protocol simulation platform can support satellite constellation modeling and network protocol simulation. Also the platform is not restricted to any communication protocol or connection mode. The architecture of the platform and its implementation framework are investigated in this paper. The framework provides the implementation details of the modules in the architecture. In addition, an integrated workflow for the platform is illuminated to comprehend the architecture clearly.