Delay-Tolerant Satellite Networks

This cutting-edge resource provides a comprehensive treatment of satellite-based delay-tolerant satellite networks (DTNs) and uses detailed models and analytical tools to evaluate performance and provide guidance in the field. This book presents the state-of-the-art in existing on-board and ground technologies that support satellite applications, such as communications protocols, algorithms, and security procedures. Readers gain key insight into the fundamental concepts of DTN applied to satellite networks (STSNs) and case studies are provided. Satellite communications are examined, including satellite links, communication protocols, and distributed multiple access schemes, such as time division, code division, and frequency division. The fundamental concepts and analysis of the Ring Road Architecture are explored. Unique analyses on the motivating factors of using Inter-Satellite Links (ISL) to form networks in disruptive environments in space are discussed. This book provides readers with an authoritative introduction to the methods for computing metrics for satellite network modeling. The book concludes with a discussion of the many challenges in DTN.