Packet switching in a processing satellite
- 1 January 1978
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in Proceedings of the IEEE
- Vol. 66 (1) , 100-102
- https://doi.org/10.1109/PROC.1978.10849
Abstract
This brief note represents a simple but significant change in the thinking that is applied to satellite packet switching. It demonstrates that in a precessing satellite there is no fundamental limitation to the efficiency and throughput of packet switching systems. With a minimal impact on spacecraft weight and power, throughput is increased by providing more capacity on the uplink than on the downlink. Efficiency is increased because the power-intensive downlink is more fully utilized. A slotted ALOHA example is given to show how the performance can be made to go from that of conventional slotted ALOHA to that of a TDM system. Several possible variations and far-reaching implications are indicated.Keywords
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