阴影衰落信道下多波束卫星移动通信系统的动态信道分配策略

针对已有动态信道分配策略在阴影衰落环境中性能损失较大的问题,对卫星移动通信系统的阴影衰落信道模型进行分析,提出了一种动态信道分配策略。该策略结合用户的运动状态,通过在用户的预测运动轨迹上选取抽样点,将这些抽样点的平均干扰作为信道分配的指标,并采用链路质量约束避免了流量较大时的性能恶化。仿真结果表明提出的动态信道策略可在不增大阻塞率的前提下,在中低流量时将用户平均信噪比提高约0.5 dB。该策略可以应用于阴影衰落信道下的地面移动卫星通信系统,以提高用户的平均链路性能。     

Spread-spectrum path diversity in a shadowed Rician fadingland-mobile satellite channel

The effects of two types of path diversity techniques, namely selection diversity and maximal ratio combining, on the bit error probability are investigated for direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DS/SS) transmission in a land mobile satellite channel using coherent binary phase-shift keying (BPSK) modulation. It is assumed that the channel consists of a log-normally shadowed line-of-sight signal plus Rayleigh distributed multipath signals. The bit error probability is evaluated for light, average, and heavy shadowing. The performance is also measured in terms of the outage probability     

A new simple model for land mobile satellite channels: first- and second-order statistics

We propose a new shadowed Rice (1948) model for land mobile satellite channels. In this model, the amplitude of the line-of-sight is characterized by the Nakagami distribution. The major advantage of the model is that it leads to closed-form and mathematically-tractable expressions for the fundamental channel statistics such as the envelope probability density function, moment generating function of the instantaneous power, and the level crossing rate. The model is very convenient for analytical and numerical performance prediction of complicated narrowband and wideband land mobile satellite systems, with different types of uncoded/coded modulations, with or without diversity. Comparison of the first- and the second-order statistics of the proposed model with different sets of published channel data demonstrates the flexibility of the new model in characterizing a variety of channel conditions and propagation mechanisms over satellite links. Interestingly, the proposed model provides a similar fit to the experimental data as the well-accepted Loo's (1985) model but with significantly less computational burden.     

Hybrid channel adaptive handover scheme for non-GEO satellitediversity based systems

This article presents an improved hybrid handover scheme, which is proposed for the satellite component of UMTS. The scheme is channel adaptive and is generic as it can operate in soft and hard handover. The handover algorithm uses different power thresholds to add/drop a highest and second highest satellite and uses dual satellite diversity only under critical channel conditions. The analysis includes the simulation of a LEO constellation and the elevation-dependent satellite channel. Based on the channel time series the hybrid scheme shows improved performance when compared to existing handover schemes and is less bandwidth demanding than continuous diversity     

Reed-Solomon codes for land mobile satellite channels

The performance of Reed-Solomon codes is determined for land mobile satellite communications where a shadowed Rician channel model is used. An effective coding/interleaving scheme is proposed which uses the multipath fading and shadowing statistics of the channel.<>     

在卫星移动信道中不同条件下Turbo码的纠错性能研究

研究了采用Turbo码技术的抗衰落性能,首先分析了Turbo码在卫星移动遮蔽Rician衰落信道下的误差纠错性能限,然后通过计算机仿真模拟了三种不同的卫星移动衰落信道下Turbo码的性能,研究了不同衰落信道特性对Turbo码性能的影响情况,同时还讨论了在衰落信道下Turbo码的子码约束长度和交织器长度两个主要参数对性能的影响情况。     

阴影移动卫星信道中采用DPD和MRC的PRCPM的检测性能

本文给出了阴影移动卫星信道中采用差分相位检测(DPD)和最大比组合(MRC)的部分响应连续相位调制(PRCPM)信号的检测性能,并给出了实际阴影移动卫星信道中该方案的检测性能数值计算结果.     

Performance of intersegment handover protocols in an integratedspace/terrestrial-UMTS environment

The universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS) will deliver a convergent network incorporating cellular, cordless, wireless local loop, and satellite technologies. A signaling protocol for intersegment handover (ISHO) in an integrated space/terrestrial-UMTS environment is presented. After discussing a number of possible ISHO scenarios, backward mobile-assisted handover (HO) incorporating signaling diversity is chosen as the most appropriate ISHO scheme. Based on the generic radio-access network (GRAN) concept and by using a satellite-UMTS network architecture and functional model, the derivation of an ISHO protocol is presented. The performance of this protocol is analyzed and evaluated in terms of the service interruption time, execution signaling time, and the end-to-end signaling time. Simulation results show that, in agreement with the GRAN concept, the service interruption time is independent of the signaling protocol and depends only on the satellite round-trip delay and the radio interface characteristics. The interarrival rate of the ISHO requests affect the performance of the protocol only when the value of the mean service time is increased. However, even in such a situation, the performance of the protocol is still considered acceptable     

Downlink DS CDMA performance over a mobile satellite channel

Code division multiple access (CDMA) has been proposed for personal communications networks for both terrestrial and satellite links. We analyze the performance of the downlink (i.e., the base-to-mobile link) of a low earth orbiting (LEO) mobile satellite channel. An important characteristic of this fading channel is that the desired signal and the multiple access interference from all spot beams of the corresponding satellite fade simultaneously. In this respect, the satellite downlink is also different from its terrestrial counterpart. A two-state fading channel model is considered. In the nonshadowed state, the signal envelope is characterized by Rician statistics and in the shadowed state by the Rayleigh statistics. We analyze the probability of error performance when coherent detection, diversity, spectrum sharing by two service providers, and forward error correction are employed     

ASSESSMENT OF A PUBLIC MOBILE SATELLITE SYSTEM COMPATIBLE WITH THE GSM CELLULAR NETWORK

The integration between cellular networks and satellite systems is a very promising issue, since it permits the immediate provision of the radio services offered by the cellular networks to areas lacking in terrestrial facilities. In this paper the viability of a full integration between the GSM cellular network and a satellite system is dealt with. The L-band land mobile payload has been assumed as a reference; nevertheless the presented results can be extended to other payloads. The basic requirement of full integration is that the insertion of the satellite system does not entail any modification of the already existing GSM network. The integration analysis has been carried out by examining both the link feasibility and the network architecture. As far as link feasibility is concerned, the analysis is performed by means of an ad hoc simulation tool developed at CSELT (Turin). The simulation results are displayed for GSM speech channels at both full-rate (TCH/FS) and half-rate (TCH/HS). Such results are used in order to compute the satellite link budgets and the satellite system capacity. The characteristics of the satellite propagation channel, of the satellite-compatible mobile station and of the reference payload are explained as well. As far as the network architecture is concerned, the paper identifies the most promising satellite system configuration and the satellite system counterpart of the GSM functional areas (cell, location area, MSC area). Moreover, the problems and the relevant solutions related to the extension of the main GSM procedures (e.g. call set-up, cell selection/reselection, handover) to the integrated network are dealt with. This paper is based upon the work performed by the authors in the framework of the European Space Agency (ESA) study: ‘Assessment of a public mobile satellite system compatible with the GSM cellular network’, Telespazio (Rome) is the prime contractor of this study. The opinions herewith reported are not necessarily those of ESA.     

Open-loop power control error in a land mobile satellite system

In order to combat large scale shadowing and distance losses in a land mobile satellite system, an adaptive power control (APC) scheme is essential. Such a scheme, implemented on the uplink ensures that all users' signals arrive at the base station with equal average power as they move within the satellite spot beam-an important requirement in a CDMA system. Because of the lengthy round-trip delay on a satellite link, closed-loop power control systems are only of marginal benefit. Therefore, an open-loop APC scheme is proposed to counteract the effects of shadowing and distance loss. A fairly general channel model, consisting of log-normal shadowing and Rician fading, is assumed. This can be applied to a specific two-state land mobile satellite channel model, involving shadowed intervals with Rayleigh fading and unshadowed intervals with Rician fading. It is found that the power control error can be approximated by a log-normally distributed random variable. To quantify the performance of the APC, the standard deviation of the power control error in decibels is analyzed as a function of the specular power-to-scatter power ratio, the measurement time and the vehicle velocity. To illustrate the usefulness of the results, we analyze the effect of the power control error on the system capacity of a CDMA mobile satellite link     

Analysis of handover characteristics in shadowed LEO satellite communication networks

In the near future, low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication networks will partially substitute the fixed terrestrial multimedia networks especially in sparsely populated areas. Unlike fixed terrestrial networks, ongoing calls may be dropped if satellite channels are shadowed. Therefore, in most LEO satellite communication networks more than one satellite needs to be simultaneously visible in order to hand over a call to an unshadowed satellite when the communicating satellite is shadowed. In this paper, handover characteristics for fixed terminals (FTs) in LEO satellite communication networks are analysed. The probability distribution of multiple satellite visibility is analytically obtained and the shadowing process of satelites for FTs are modelled. Using the proposed analysis model, shadowing effects on the traffic performance are evaluated in terms of the number of intersatellite and interbeam handovers during a call. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

QoS Handover Management in LEO/MEO Satellite Systems

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks are foreseen to complement terrestrial networks in future global mobile networks. Although space segment topology of a LEO network is characterized by periodic variations, connections of mobile stations (MSs) to the satellite backbone network alter stochastically. As a result the quality of service delivered to users may degrade. Different procedures have been proposed either as part of a resource allocation mechanism or as part of an end-to-end routing protocol to manage transitions of MSs from one satellite to another (handover). All of these techniques are based on the prioritization of requested handovers to ease network operation and therefore enhance provision of service. This paper proposes a new handover procedure that exploits all geometric characteristics of a satellite-to-MS connection to provide an equable handover in systems incorporating onboard processing satellites. Its performance is evaluated by simulations for a variety of satellite constellations to prove its general applicability. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Research on distributed mobile management of satellite network based on software define network

Distributed mobility management (DMM) was an effective method to solve the mobile address handover.Therefore,it was considered to be a technology that can be applied to satellite network mobility management.A distributed mobile management scheme which based on software definition network (SDN) was proposed to solve the traffic redirection problem in satellite network.Different from the traditional DMM application scenario which was network-based or terminal-based,the SDN-DMM scheme implements location management and address handover in SDN controllers.Therefore,SDN-based satellite network distributed mobile management scheme can realize packet forwarding path optimization compared with traditional scheme,and it shows significant advantages in managementcost and traffic management.     

Propagation modeling and system strategies in mobile-satelliteurban scenarios

Land mobile satellite (LMS) systems require fade countermeasure techniques since they suffer from limited fade margins and severe channel degradations. In the view of complete statistical models for LMS systems in urban areas, this paper deals with several specific mobile satellite urban configurations, such as a long straight street lined on both sides by buildings and a crossroad. Propagation effects are modeled as time series of received power by means of a ray-tracing method, which is used in combination with an orbit generator. The time series results are then postprocessed to simulate the impact of propagation mechanisms and satellite motion on fade mitigation techniques, satellite handover, and diversity. This original approach inherently accounts for the correlation between a number of very different but simultaneous effects that influence system performance. Exemplary results are finally discussed to stress the capability of the time-series approach     

Mobility management incorporating fuzzy logic for heterogeneous aIP environment

The next generation in mobility management will enable different mobile networks to interoperate with each other to ensure terminal and personal mobility and global portability of network services. However, in order to ensure global mobility, the deployment and integration of both satellite and terrestrial components are necessary. This article is focused on issues related to mobility management in a future mobile communications system, in a scenario where a multisegment access network is integrated into an IP core network by exploiting the principles of Mobile IP. In particular, attention is given to the requirements for location, address, and handover management. In a heterogeneous environment, the need to perform handover between access networks imposes particular constraints on the type of information available to the terminal and network. In this case, consideration will need to be given to parameters other than radio characteristics, such as achievable quality of service and user preference. This article proposes a new approach to handover management by applying the fuzzy logic concept to a heterogeneous environment. The article concludes with a presentation of mobility management signaling protocols     

Design study for a CDMA-based LEO satellite network: downlinksystem level parameters

The performance analysis of a new concept of a code-division multiple-access (CDMA) based low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network for mobile satellite communications is presented and discussed. The starting point was to analyze the feasibility of implementing multisatellite and multipath diversity reception in a CDMA network for LEO satellites. The results are used to specify the design parameters for a system experimental test bed. Due to the extremely high Doppler, which is characteristic of LEO satellites, code acquisition is significantly simplified by using a continuous wave (CW) pilot carrier for Doppler estimation and compensation. The basic elements for the analysis presented are: the channel model, the pilot carrier frequency estimation for Doppler compensation, and multipath and multisatellite diversity combining     

移动卫星网络中基于最小费用的切换算法

对于移动卫星网络,合理的星地链路切换方案需要在保证最小切换时延的同时,能够最优地使用网络资源。该文通过引入业务的中断概率和费用模型,给出了切换过程中重路由的最优触发条件,提出一种基于最小费用的切换(SMCH)算法。该算法可在保证切换业务通信的连续性和时延等指标不被破坏的基础上,通过适当的触发重路由来降低切换费用。仿真表明该算法在保证切换业务的QoS,降低切换费用以及适应性、灵活性等方面都优于同类切换算法。     

Convolutionally interleaved PSK and DPSK trellis codes forshadowed, fast fading mobile satellite communication channels

Using a model from the literature, the performance of convolutionally interleaved phase-shift-keying (PSK) and differential phase-shift-keying (DPSK) trellis codes for digital speech transmission over shadowed mobile satellite communication channels is determined by computer simulation. First the characteristics of fading channels are examined and analyzed in terms of the probability distributions of amplitude, phase, and burst errors. A statistical method, using a histogram approach, is utilized along with the simulations of fading channels to generate these probability distributions. A test for channel burst error behavior is presented. A periodic convolutional interleaver/deinterleaver to be used with trellis coding to combat slow fading in digital, shadowed mobile satellite channels is designed. This interleaver ha less than half the time delay for the same bit error performance than a block interleaver. The results show that the periodic convolutional interleaver provides considerable improvement in the error and time delay performance of mobile satellite communication channels for up to average shadowing conditions as compared to other techniques     

Analysis of macroscopic diversity combining of MIMO signals in mobile communications

In this paper, the system model and performance analysis of macroscopic diversity combining (MDC) multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems are presented for mobile cellular communication applications. The channel capacity of MIMO systems will deteriorate if the dual antenna array (DAA) spacing is insufficient or the scattering environment does not provide completely uncorrelated channels. In addition, the shadowing component of the directional signal is a common factor among the scattered channels, resulting in significant reductions in obtainable channel capacity. Therefore, in this paper, a macroscopic diversity topology is applied to maximize the spatial multiplexing gain while combating the shadowing phenomena. The channel capacity as well as its upper and lower bounds are derived for MIMO-based MDC systems. Additionally, the outage capacity for the proposed MDC system topology has been analyzed. Compared to a single communicating MIMO system pair, the results show that the macroscopic diversity MIMO communication topology enables a larger number of uncorrelated shadowed and scattered channels to exist, and therefore, improvements of enhanced channel capacity and reduced outage is obtained.