{"title":"Co-channel interference cancellation at the user terminal in multibeam satellite systems","authors":"G. Cocco, M. Angelone, A. Pérez-Neira","doi":"10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934522","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934522","url":null,"abstract":"We study the applicability of soft interference cancellation in the forward link of commercial multibeam satellite systems with focus on mobile terminals. We adopt a standard currently used in commercial satellite systems as a reference. The multibeam satellite antenna radiation diagram has been generated using a physical optics reflector model, while state-of-the art channel models have been used for the land mobile satellite (LMS) channel. The interference pattern has been derived through a system simulator developed by the European Space Agency (ESA). Starting from the analysis of the interference pattern we study the application of a low complexity soft interference cancellation scheme. Our results show that, under realistic interference and propagation conditions and for existing standards, a two-colors frequency reuse scheme can be employed while guaranteeing service availability across the coverage and keeping the complexity at the user terminals relatively low.","PeriodicalId":192172,"journal":{"name":"2014 7th Advanced Satellite Multimedia Systems Conference and the 13th Signal Processing for Space Communications Workshop (ASMS/SPSC)","volume":"96 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123541513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Johannes Dommel, G. Boccolini, Leszek Raschkowski, S. Jaeckel, L. Thiele, T. Haustein, N. G. Prelcic
{"title":"5G in space: PHY-layer design for satellite communications using non-orthogonal multi-carrier transmission","authors":"Johannes Dommel, G. Boccolini, Leszek Raschkowski, S. Jaeckel, L. Thiele, T. Haustein, N. G. Prelcic","doi":"10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934543","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934543","url":null,"abstract":"For the 5th generation of terrestrial mobile communications, Multi-Carrier (MC) transmission based on non-orthogonal waveforms is a promising technology component compared to orthogonal frequency division multiplex (OFDM) in order to achieve higher throughput and enable flexible spectrum management. Coverage extension and service continuity can be provided considering satellites as additional components in future networks by allowing vertical handover to terrestrial radio interfaces. In this paper, the properties of Filter Bank Multicarrier (FBMC) as potential MC transmission scheme is discussed taking into account the requirements for the satellite-specific PHY-Layer like non-linear distortions due to High Power Amplifiers (HPAs). The performance for specific FBMC configurations is analyzed in terms of peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR), computational complexity, non-linear distortions as well as carrier frequency offsets sensitivity (CFOs). Even though FBMC and OFDM have similar PAPR and suffer comparable spectral regrowth at the output of the non linear amplifier, simulations on link level show that FBMC still outperforms OFDM in terms of CFO sensitivity and symbol error rate in the presence of non-linear distortions.","PeriodicalId":192172,"journal":{"name":"2014 7th Advanced Satellite Multimedia Systems Conference and the 13th Signal Processing for Space Communications Workshop (ASMS/SPSC)","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122876829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. A. Candreva, D. Tarchi, A. Vanelli-Coralli, G. Corazza
{"title":"Robust SC-FDMA subcarrier mapping for non-linear channels","authors":"E. A. Candreva, D. Tarchi, A. Vanelli-Coralli, G. Corazza","doi":"10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934568","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934568","url":null,"abstract":"Multicarrier modulations have several advantages, allowing them to be adopted in a large number of communication systems; one of their drawbacks is that they are particularly affected by non-linear distortion, typical of power-constrained systems. Among several multicarrier communication systems, the single-carrier frequency division multiple access (SC-FDMA) is gaining an increasing interest in the satellite area due to its usage in the DVB-NGH, and the research efforts in DVB-TM-RCS2 and DVB-TM-S2. In this paper we consider the application of single-carrier frequency division multiple access (SC-FDMA) to satellite communications, by investigating the effect of different mapping schemes in terms of both in-band distortion and out-of-band spectral regrowth when a non-linear amplifier is present in the transmit equipment. The outcomes of this analysis demonstrate that a mapping based on Minimum Shift Keying (MSK) outperforms the conventional QPSK mapping in terms of resilience to non-linear distortion.","PeriodicalId":192172,"journal":{"name":"2014 7th Advanced Satellite Multimedia Systems Conference and the 13th Signal Processing for Space Communications Workshop (ASMS/SPSC)","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124304917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Increasing the feeder link efficiency in broadband satellite systems","authors":"E. A. Candreva, R. Suffritti, M. Dervin","doi":"10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934559","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934559","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper we investigate on signal processing techniques to reduce the bandwidth of the feeder link of a high throughput satellite communication system. On the one hand, conventional transparent satellites are severely constrained by the available bandwidth for the feeder link, while, on the other hand, regenerative satellites require a very large on-board computational effort. An interesting alternative approach is to perform aboard the satellite a digital transparent processing to reduce the redundancy of the signals before transmitting them on the feeder link, hence improving the spectral efficiency of the feeder link with respect to a transparent satellite, while reducing at the same time the associated computational effort with respect to a regenerative satellite. Our results show that the signal occupancy on the feeder link can be effectively reduced, and this positively impacts the number of beams served by a given ground station, hence on the number of required ground stations for a multi-beam system with a large number of beams.","PeriodicalId":192172,"journal":{"name":"2014 7th Advanced Satellite Multimedia Systems Conference and the 13th Signal Processing for Space Communications Workshop (ASMS/SPSC)","volume":"174 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133350615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transmission rate allocation over satellite networks with Quality of Experience - Based performance metrics","authors":"I. Bisio, S. Delucchi, F. Lavagetto, M. Marchese","doi":"10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934576","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934576","url":null,"abstract":"Assuring a satisfactory level of Quality of Experience (QoE) to users is nowadays an important challenge for network service providers. At the same time, power consumption minimization is another important issue for network management. Consequently, the ideal goal is to maximize the QoE and, meanwhile, to minimize the power transmitted by network nodes. In telecommunications networks QoE is often linked to the transmission rate assured to a given application. Actually higher guaranteed transmission rate, lower packet loss, delay and jitter, which have a direct impact on QoE. In this view the requirement of maximizing QoE and minimizing power consumption conflict with each other because higher is the transmit rate better the QoE but higher required transmitted power. By taking the session time of a web navigation as a reference metric, in this paper, the authors propose a transmission rate allocation algorithm for satellite networks aimed at finding a satisfactory compromise between QoE and Transmitted Power (TP). Earth stations communicate with a satellite by using a common channel with an overall available transmission rate of RTOT. The allocation algorithm is formulated starting from the Multi Objective Programming theory and the Lp-problem and it is called Lp-problem based Rate Allocation (LpRA). Numerical results show that LpRA assures satisfying operative compromise between QoE improvement and power saving.","PeriodicalId":192172,"journal":{"name":"2014 7th Advanced Satellite Multimedia Systems Conference and the 13th Signal Processing for Space Communications Workshop (ASMS/SPSC)","volume":"167 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124629814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"PMIPv6-based IP mobility management over regenerative satellite mesh networks","authors":"Esua Kinyuy Jaff, P. Pillai, Yim-Fun Hu","doi":"10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934516","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934516","url":null,"abstract":"New generation of satellite systems with on-board processing (switching/routing) and support for multiple spot beams will play a key role in the provision of mobile and ubiquitous Internet-based communications. To achieve this `anywhere anytime' communication in a global multi-beam satellite network with many gateways (GWs), the challenges of beam, gateway and satellite handovers faced by the satellite terminals mounted on mobile platforms such as long haul flights, global maritime vessels and continental trains must be adequately dealt with. Network-based localised mobility protocol proxy mobile IPv6 (PMIPv6) where the IP mobility procedures are relocated from the mobile nodes to the network components has been defined by the IETF for terrestrial networks. This paper proposes how the concept of PMIPv6 could be used to support IP mobility in a mesh regenerative multi-beam satellite network. What makes this proposed approach different from that defined by the IETF is the absence of tunnelling throughout the system and the difference in the roles played by the mobility agents.","PeriodicalId":192172,"journal":{"name":"2014 7th Advanced Satellite Multimedia Systems Conference and the 13th Signal Processing for Space Communications Workshop (ASMS/SPSC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120975574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Implementation of a Multi-User Detector for satellite return links on a GPU platform","authors":"F. L. Blasco, Chen Tang","doi":"10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934525","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934525","url":null,"abstract":"Due to the scarcity and high cost of satellite frequency spectrum, it is very important to utilize the available spectrum as efficiently as possible. The efficient usage of the spectrum in the satellite return link is a challenging task, especially if multiple users are present. In previous works Multi-User Detection (MUD) techniques have been widely studied to increase the spectral efficiency of the satellite return link. However, due to the high computational complexity and its sensitivity to synchronization and channel estimation errors, only few implementations of MUD for satellite communications exist. In this paper a novel Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)-based Software Defined Radio (SDR) implementation of a MUD receiver for transparent satellite return link is presented, which uses iterative channel estimation and decoding. The implementation can cope with the presence of strong phase noise. In addition to its high flexibility and low cost, with the GPU acceleration our SDR MUD receiver implementation achieves a decoding throughput of 270 Kbps using a single GPU card.","PeriodicalId":192172,"journal":{"name":"2014 7th Advanced Satellite Multimedia Systems Conference and the 13th Signal Processing for Space Communications Workshop (ASMS/SPSC)","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121041509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"DVB-S2X channel models: Rationale and justifications","authors":"A. Ginesi, S. Cioni, M. Angelone","doi":"10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934564","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934564","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes the channel models that are being used within the DVB-S2X standardization effort to define the next generation air interface for satellite broadcast systems. These channel models have been selected in order to represent the most common on-board and on-ground equipment characteristics as well as system configurations. The channel linear and non-linear distortions are described in details and their effects to the end-to-end performance characterized in terms of the resulting carrier-to-interference ratio. The channel propagation contributions affecting the overall link C/I (cross-polar) is also described. Finally, a model allowing to assess the performance of advanced adjacent satellite interference cancellation techniques is also introduced. The models described in this paper are also currently being used to fully characterize the performance of the DVB-S2x specifications for the preparation of the Guidelines document.","PeriodicalId":192172,"journal":{"name":"2014 7th Advanced Satellite Multimedia Systems Conference and the 13th Signal Processing for Space Communications Workshop (ASMS/SPSC)","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115151108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adaptive beamforming in mobile, massively multiuser satellite communications: A system perspective","authors":"Xiao Lei, L. Cottatellucci, Samah A. M. Ghanem","doi":"10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934523","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934523","url":null,"abstract":"We consider a Mobile Satellite System (MSS) supporting a very large number of beams and providing service to a massive number of Mobile Satellite Terminals (MST). We identify the challenges posed by the design of such a system and address them. More specifically, we propose algorithms to (a) design adaptive beamformers at the gateway and receivers at the MSTs; (b) acquire knowledge on the channel directivity; (c) allocate frequency bands or carriers; and (d) design the Random Access Channel (RACh). Thus, we verify the system feasibility and assess its performance against conventional satellite systems (SS). Simulations shows that the retained selection of algorithms allows to serve simultaneously with the required quality of service (QoS) about four times the number of MSTs served by a conventional system while halving the transmitted power. In general, the proposed system greatly outperforms the conventional one.","PeriodicalId":192172,"journal":{"name":"2014 7th Advanced Satellite Multimedia Systems Conference and the 13th Signal Processing for Space Communications Workshop (ASMS/SPSC)","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127802863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Polarization shift keying over satellite - Implementation and demonstration in Ku-band","authors":"L. Arend, R. Sperber, M. Marso, J. Krause","doi":"10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934539","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ASMS-SPSC.2014.6934539","url":null,"abstract":"Polarization Shift Keying is a digital modulation method using the state of polarization of an electromagnetic wave as the signalling quantity. The technique comes from fibre communications, where the channel offers two orthogonal states of polarization. This paper develops on the idea to adapt this technology to satellite communications, where comparable channel conditions exist. For this purpose, a digital Polarization Shift Keying transceiver was implemented on programmable logic. Detection performance of the modem was measured in different set-ups with thermal noise and non-linear distortion and the results compared to simulations. Finally, the implemented system was used to demonstrate a 16-state Polarization Shift Keying link over commercial satellite in Ku-band.","PeriodicalId":192172,"journal":{"name":"2014 7th Advanced Satellite Multimedia Systems Conference and the 13th Signal Processing for Space Communications Workshop (ASMS/SPSC)","volume":"61 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133796998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}