用于全球通信网络连接的低地轨道卫星星座

Eva Lagunas, Symeon Chatzinotas, Björn Ottersten
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卫星通信领域正在经历一场革命,前所未有的低地球轨道(LEO)星座卫星部署推动了连接解决方案的发展。创新技术带来了具有成本效益的制造。较低的发射成本鼓励私营企业针对市场机遇部署宽带低地轨道网络,如偏远或服务不足地区的互联网服务、移动连接、政府服务以及应急和救灾通信服务。无处不在的覆盖范围和弹性是天基通信的主要特点。然而,低地轨道卫星运营商面临着一些技术挑战,需要加以解决,以充分释放这一前景广阔的技术的潜力。在此,我们将介绍低地轨道宽带星座领域的发展情况,并讨论在当前的 5G 和即将到来的 6G 蜂窝网络基础上建立低地轨道扩展所面临的挑战。我们还介绍了从 2020 年代初开始,低地轨道星座将成为地面通信网络的基本补充并与地面通信网络整合的进展。最后,我们将介绍与标准化、实验验证和演示相关的活动,并就该技术改变天基连接的潜力提出自己的看法。
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Low-Earth orbit satellite constellations for global communication network connectivity

Low-Earth orbit satellite constellations for global communication network connectivity

Low-Earth orbit satellite constellations for global communication network connectivity
The satellite communications sector is experiencing a revolution pushed by the unprecedented deployment of satellites in low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellations for connectivity solutions. Innovative technologies have led to cost-effective manufacturing. Lower launch costs have encouraged private ventures to deploy broadband LEO networks targeting market opportunities such as internet services for remote or under-served areas, mobile connectivity, governmental services and communication services for emergency response and disaster relief. Ubiquitous coverage and resilience are key characteristics of space-based communications. However, LEO satellite operators face several technical challenges, which need to be addressed to unleash the full potential of this promising technology. Here, we describe the developments in the field of LEO broadband constellations and discuss the challenges to establish a LEO-based extension to current 5G and coming 6G cellular networks. We also present the advancements that are, from the beginning of the 2020s, empowering LEO constellations to become a fundamental complement to, and be integrated with, terrestrial-based communication networks. Finally, we introduce the activities related to standardization, experimental validations and demonstrations and present our own vision on the potential of the technology to transform the space-based connectivity. Low-Earth orbit constellations and their potential to connect the unconnected are at the forefront of the new space era. This work provides an overview of the low-Earth orbit broadband communications and their integration with 5G and 6G cellular networks.
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