Title
Satellite-Enabled Lte Systems In Leo Constellations
Abstract
LTE-based satellite systems in LEO constellations are a promising solution for extending broadband coverage to areas not connected to a terrestrial infrastructure. However, the large delays and Doppler shifts over the satellite channel pose severe technical challenges to a traditional LTE system. In this paper, two architectures are proposed for a LEO mega-constellation realizing a satellite-enabled LTE system, in which the on-ground LTE entity is either an eNB (Sat-eNB) or a Relay Node (Sat-RN). Focusing on the latter, the impact of large delays and Doppler shifts on LTE PHY/MAC procedures is discussed and assessed. It will be shown that, while carrier spacings, Random Access, and RN attach procedures do not pose specific issues, HARQ requires substantial modifications. Moreover, advanced handover procedures will be also required due to the satellites' movement.
Year
Venue
Field
2017
2017 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOPS (ICC WORKSHOPS)
Hybrid automatic repeat request,Computer science,Computer network,Real-time computing,Broadband,Constellation,PHY,Relay,Handover,Telecommunications link,Random access
DocType
ISSN
Citations 
Conference
2164-7038
0
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.34
4
9
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Alessandro Guidotti113010.60
Alessandro Vanelli-Coralli238549.52
marius caus lopez38714.16
Joan Bas473.52
Giulio Colavolpe580168.60
T. Foggi6598.42
Stefano Cioni722025.54
Andrea Modenini8887.60
Daniele Tarchi927839.91