Coexistence studies on the interference performance between mobile satellite system and LTE network

The interference coexistence performance between the systems of a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network and Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) system, both of which work around the frequency of approximately 2 GHz according to the bandwidth allocation in China, is proposed in this article. The related background of an MSS system and the common terminologies are introduced. Further, the coexistence scenarios of different coverage situations shared by the two systems are discussed. The interference impact of an MSS transmission on an LTE system is evaluated using a specific Monte Carlo method. Finally, simulation results show that although no crucial issues for the coexistence of an LTE downlink and the MSS are observed, the LTE uplink suffers a considerable amount of interference from the MSS transmission. Given the insufficient isolation between LTE and MSS existing networks, and the rapid advance in the field of LTE, problems may emerge in the near future. Further, this article can be of significance in providing reference for frequency spectrum planning in the existing LTE networks.