System Modelling and Design Aspects of Next Generation High Throughput Satellites

January 1, 2020·
Shree Krishna Sharma
,
Jorge Querol
,
Nicola Maturo
,
Symeon Chatzinotas
,
Björn Ottersten
· 1 min read
Abstract
As compared to terrestrial systems, the design of Satellite Communication (SatCom) systems requires a different approach due to differences in terms of wave propagation, operating frequency, antenna structures, interfering sources, limitations of onboard processing, power limitations and transceiver impairments. In this regard, this letter aims to identify and discuss important modeling and design aspects of the next generation High Throughput Satellite (HTS) systems. First, communication models of HTSs including the ones for multibeam and multicarrier satellites, multiple antenna techniques, and for SatCom payloads and antennas are highlighted and discussed. Subsequently, various design aspects of SatCom transceivers including impairments related to the transceiver, payload and channel, and traffic-based coverage adaptation are presented. Finally, some open topics are identified and discussed.
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Abstract & Overview

As compared to terrestrial systems, the design of Satellite Communication (SatCom) systems requires a different approach due to differences in terms of wave propagation, operating frequency, antenna structures, interfering sources, limitations of onboard processing, power limitations and transceiver impairments. In this regard, this letter aims to identify and discuss important modeling and design aspects of the next generation High Throughput Satellite (HTS) systems. First, communication models of HTSs including the ones for multibeam and multicarrier satellites, multiple antenna techniques, and for SatCom payloads and antennas are highlighted and discussed. Subsequently, various design aspects of SatCom transceivers including impairments related to the transceiver, payload and channel, and traffic-based coverage adaptation are presented. Finally, some open topics are identified and discussed.

Publication Metadata

  • Authors: Shree Krishna Sharma, Jorge Querol, Nicola Maturo, Symeon Chatzinotas, Björn Ottersten
  • Venue: arXiv e-prints (2020)
  • Research Areas: Satellite Communications
  • DOI: 10.48550/arXiv.2011.09333
Satellite Communications