Connecting Space Missions Through NGSO Constellations: Feasibility Study

no code implementations • 28 Sep 2023 • Houcine Chougrani, Oltjon Kodheli, Ali Georganaki, Jan Thoemel, Chiara Vittoria Turtoro, Frank Zeppenfeldt, Petros Pissias, Mahulena Hofmann, Symeon Chatzinotas

This paper performs a feasibility study on the concept of connecting space missions to the network through commercial mega-constellations.

Multi-layer Space Information Networks: Access Design and Softwarization

no code implementations • 15 Oct 2021 • Hayder Al-Hraishawi, Mario Minardi, Houcine Chougrani, Oltjon Kodheli, Jesus Fabian Mendoza Montoya, Symeon Chatzinotas

Specifically, space-based Internet providers, such as Starlink, OneWeb, and SES O3b, can be utilized for broadband connectivity directly to/from the nanosatellites, which allows a larger degree of connectivity in space network topologies.

Earth Observation

A Survey on Non-Geostationary Satellite Systems: The Communication Perspective

no code implementations • 12 Jul 2021 • Hayder Al-Hraishawi, Houcine Chougrani, Steven Kisseleff, Eva Lagunas, Symeon Chatzinotas

The next phase of satellite technology is being characterized by a new evolution in non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellites, which conveys exciting new communication capabilities to provide non-terrestrial connectivity solutions and to support a wide range of digital technologies from various industries.

Management

NB-IoT Random Access for Non-Terrestrial Networks

no code implementations • 20 Jan 2021 • Houcine Chougrani, Steven Kisseleff, Wallace A. Martins, Symeon Chatzinotas

The satellite component is recognized as a promising solution to complement and extend the coverage of future Internet of things (IoT) terrestrial networks (TNs).

Scheduling