Highlights Ground test bed solution for self-forming network in disaggregated satellites system is presented. Simulation experiment for self-forming satellite network based on IEEE 802.15.4 is conducted. Results show that the proposed test bed supports for realistic satellite node mobility modeling.

    Abstract Disaggregated spacecraft architecture arouses an increasing attention in the realm of distributed space systems in recent years. One of the main technical challenges for disaggregated spacecraft system is self-forming network, in which new satellite nodes are allowed to join in a ‘plug-and-play’ fashion. To facilitate the protocol design for self-forming network, high-fidelity simulation tools are required. To that end, with the aid of OPNET Modeler’s co-simulation mechanism provided by the external system (Esys) module, a ground test bed solution for self-forming network in disaggregated satellites system is presented, and then tested in a self-forming network scenario during the ingress process of a new-added satellite module. Simulation results show that this test bed can support for the evaluation of network performance, as well as mobility modeling which enables reflecting both the effects of orbital dynamic behaviors and in-orbit maneuver or control efforts. Though this test bed is mainly developed for the purpose of further study in disaggregated satellites system, its architecture can also be extended to other satellite network applications.


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    Title :

    Ground test bed design for self-forming network in disaggregated satellites system


    Contributors:
    Liu, Pengfei (author) / Yang, Lei (author) / Chen, Xiaoqian (author)

    Published in:

    Advances in Space Research ; 57 , 4 ; 1072-1086


    Publication date :

    2015-11-26


    Size :

    15 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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