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Routing method for satellite communication network

US9094856B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2014
Grant dateJul 28, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/125
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Routing methods are provided for IP-based Iridium like LEO polar satellite constellation network for finding a Manhattan path between a source node and a destination node. The routing methods can include identification of congested inter satellite links (ISLs). By selecting and using uncongested alternative paths, an original routing process can be converted into sub-routing processes each in a small scale of a Manhattan path region. Quality of Service (QoS) requirements such as delays and jitters can be incorporated into the routing methods, which leads to efficient routing and enhanced QoS-performance over the satellite constellation network. The disclosed routing methods can be suitable for real-time routing/rerouting applications under dynamic network conditions.

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