Problems and Requirements of Evaluation Methodology for Integrated Space and Terrestrial Networks
draft-lai-bmwg-istn-methodology-03
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Authors | Zeqi Lai , Hewu Li , Yangtao Deng , Qian Wu , Jun Liu | ||
Last updated | 2023-11-06 (Latest revision 2023-04-24) | ||
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Abstract
With the rapid evolution of the aerospace industry, many "NewSpace" upstarts are actively deploying their mega-constellations in low earth orbits (LEO) and building integrated space and terrestrial networks (ISTN), promising to provide pervasive, low-latency, and high-throughput Internet service globally. Due to the high manufacturing, launching, and updating cost of LEO mega- constellations, it is expected that ISTNs can be well designed and evaluated before the launch of satellites. However, the progress of designing, assessing, and understanding new network functionalities and protocols for futuristic ISTNs faces a substantial obstacle: lack of standardized evaluation methodology with acceptable realism (e.g. can involve the unique dynamic behaviors of ISTNs), flexibility, and cost. This memo first reviews the unique characteristics of LEO mega-constellations. Further, it analyzes the limitation of existing evaluation and analysis methodologies under ISTN environments. Finally, it outlines the key requirements of future evaluation methodology tailored for ISTNs.
Authors
Zeqi Lai
Hewu Li
Yangtao Deng
Qian Wu
Jun Liu
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