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growing satellite communication application coupled with satellite-based multimedia networks has generated a high level of interest in the performance of TCP over satellite systems
It discusses the key factors that influence TCP performance over satellite links, and compares the advantages and disadvantages of low earth orbit and geostationary satellites.
behaviour over a Geostationary satellite system and LEO satellite constellation based on computer simulations, where two typical Internet
geographically isolated regions, the satellite based links have a bright future.
been proposed which target multimedia services, as illustrated . These systems are based on both geostationary earth orbit (GEO) and low earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks.
in many areas of the world, particularly in remote or rural areas where physical lines are costly to install and operate, satellites can be used to complement terrestrial networks, extending them with flexible and immediate wide coverage.
LOW EARTH ORBIT SATELLITE : A low Earth orbit (LEO) is generally defined as
an orbit within the locus extending from the Earths surface up to an altitude of 2,000 km. Given the rapid orbital decay of objects below approximately 200 km, the commonly accepted definition for LEO is between 160 - 2,000 km (100 - 1,240 miles) above the Earth's surface
a satellite whose orbital track on the Earth repeats regularly over points on the Earth over time. If such a satellite's orbit lies over the equator and the orbit is circular, it is called a geostationary satellite.
The orbits of the satellites are known as the
geosynchronous orbit and geostationary orbit. Another type of geosynchronous orbit is the Tundra Elliptical Orbit.
to provide a satellite network with much lower time delays and propagation losses.
designers to minimize power in both satellites and user terminals, minimize satellite antenna size, minimize the time delay or latency for a two-way signal , and maximize the angle of elevation.
minutes) and a given satellite is in view for only a few minutes before hand-off of a call to another satellite
coverage, a large number of satellites are required as the coverage area for a single satellite is very less compared to GEO. Examples of such LEO constellations are Teledesic and Iridium with 288 and 66 operational satellites, respectively. The satellites have to be maintained in constant position in the constellation for providing constant connectivity which is a major challenge.
Handoff :
When one satellite moves out of sight, other has to be switched to provide services.
purpose.
Inter satellite link: Inter satellite links (ISLs) are often implemented
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