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Laser Intersatellite Links in a Starlink Constellation: A Classification and Analysis
Abstract
Laser intersatellite links (LISLs) are envisioned between satellites in upcoming satellite constellations, such as the one in phase I of SpaceX's Starlink. Within a constellation, satellites can establish LISLs with other satellites in the same orbital plane (OP) or in different OPs. We present a classification of LISLs based on the location of satellites within a constellation and of LISLs' duration. Then, using the satellite constellation for phase I of Starlink, we study the effect that varying a satellite's LISL range has on the number of different types of LISLs it can establish with other satellites. In addition to permanent LISLs, we observe a significant number of temporary LISLs between satellites in crossing OPs. Such LISLs can play a vital role in achieving low-latency paths within next-generation optical wireless satellite networks.
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- Authors
- Chaudhry, A. U., & Yanikomeroglu, H.
- Venue
- IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine
- Published
- 2021-06
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 48-56
- ISSN
- 1556-6072 (ISSN-L)
- 1556-6080
- OpenAlex
- W3147278562
- Cited by
- 323
- References
- 7
- FWCI
- 20.04
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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