Satellite Link Mediator for Mobile Vehicle Orchestration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing satellite communication systems for mobile vehicles, such as ships and airplanes, face downtime and disconnection issues due to blockages and movement out of satellite footprints, requiring continuous human intervention for reconnection.
Innovation Solution
A satellite communication device comprising a first processor for generating schedule data, a second processor located on a mobile vehicle to generate control signals based on the schedule data, and a mediator that dynamically switches links between antennas and modems, enabling automatic management of satellite communication assets without human intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual manipulation is used to reconnect satellite communication assets after disconnection, then connection can be restored, but continuous human monitoring is required and downtime increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic reconnection of satellite communication assets through self-service mechanisms. The mediator automatically detects disconnections and switches links between antennas and modems without human intervention, allowing the system to restore connections autonomously based on predefined policies and real-time conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous monitoring of satellite communication asset states and uses this feedback to trigger automatic reconnection actions. The mediator receives status information, evaluates it against predefined policies, and autonomously executes link switching when disconnection is detected, creating a closed-loop control system
2Reliability
If multiple satellite antennas and modems are used to maintain communication, then connection availability improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mediator serves as an intermediary component that manages the complexity of multiple antennas and modems. It automatically switches links between these assets based on predefined policies and real-time conditions, shielding users from the complexity while maintaining high connection availability through diverse communication paths
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments satellite communication assets into separate antennas and modems that can be independently managed. The mediator orchestrates connections between these segmented components, allowing flexible reconfiguration and failover while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular architecture
3Loss of time
If dynamic link switching between antennas and modems is implemented, then downtime is reduced, but control system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining switching policies and conditions before disconnection occurs. The mediator has ready-made instructions for link switching based on various scenarios, enabling rapid automatic response to disconnections without requiring complex real-time decision-making algorithms
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements dynamic link switching that adapts to changing conditions in real-time. The mediator continuously monitors asset states and automatically reconfigures connections between antennas and modems based on current operational conditions, enabling flexible adaptation to minimize downtime
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AI summary
A satellite communication device and a method therefor are disclosed. The satellite communication device includes a first processor that generates schedule data about a satellite communication asset, a second processor that is located on a mobile vehicle spaced apart from the first processor and generates a control signal based on the schedule data, and a mediator that dynamically switches a link between at least one antenna and at least one modem based on the control signal.