Booster Drone Positioning for Low-Noise LEO Data Delivery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions face challenges in connecting edge devices to low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites due to distance and signal loss issues, requiring a system that can dynamically position a booster drone to amplify signals for mission critical workloads.
Innovation Solution
A drone-based signal amplifier system that selects a booster drone from a drone delivery station, determines the location of a LEO satellite, and positions itself to offer signal boosting based on signal-to-noise ratio and other factors, creating a 5G Dedicated Traffic Channel for secured data communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a direct connection is established between edge devices and LEO satellites, then global coverage and permanent visibility are achieved, but signal loss and transmission noise increase due to distance
Solution Approach 1:
A booster drone is introduced as an intermediary device between the edge device and the LEO satellite. The drone positions itself in the airspace to provide signal amplification and boosting, thereby reducing signal loss and transmission noise while maintaining the global coverage capability of the satellite connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts signal strength parameters by having the booster drone modify its position and amplification level based on real-time conditions. This allows optimization of signal quality while maintaining connection to the satellite, resolving the contradiction between coverage area and signal quality.
2Reliability
If a booster drone is deployed to amplify signals, then signal strength and connection reliability improve, but system complexity and operational requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The booster drone is equipped with autonomous navigation and self-positioning capabilities, allowing it to automatically reach and maintain optimal positions for signal amplification without requiring complex manual control systems. This reduces the operational complexity burden on the overall system.
Solution Approach 2:
The booster drone serves multiple functions including signal amplification, position maintenance, and adaptive signal boosting, consolidating these capabilities into a single device rather than requiring multiple separate systems, thereby managing complexity more effectively.
3Productivity
If signal amplification is provided dynamically based on mission criticality, then data delivery speed and reliability improve, but energy consumption and operational costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements dynamic signal amplification where the booster drone adjusts its amplification level and positioning based on real-time assessment of mission criticality. For non-critical data, minimal amplification is provided, while mission-critical workloads receive enhanced signal boosting, thereby optimizing energy consumption relative to productivity gains.
Solution Approach 2:
The signal strength parameters are dynamically changed based on the criticality of the data being transmitted. The system monitors workload characteristics and adjusts amplification intensity accordingly, ensuring high data delivery speed for critical missions while conserving energy during normal operations.
Data Source
AI summary
In an approach for amplifying a mission critical workload to a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite using a booster drone, responsive to receiving a first request to amplify a mission critical workload to a LEO satellite, a processor initiates a targeted service instance. A processor obtains a level of mission criticality of the first request by mapping the first request against a registry of applications and a respective level of mission criticality of the applications. A processor selects a booster drone from a drone delivery station. A processor determines a first geo-location from where a satellite data communication needs to be initiated. A processor determines a second geo-location of the LEO satellite to where the satellite data communication needs to be pushed. A processor generates one or more signal strength requirements. A processor amplifies the mission critical workload according to the one or more generated signal strength requirements.