Satellite Communication Synchronization Across Moving Orbital Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Satellite networks face challenges with network connectivity due to orbital patterns and atmospheric/space-based interferences, leading to disrupted ground connections and radio connectivity issues.
Innovation Solution
A synchronized satellite communication system that determines the user device's location and satellite positions, orchestrates communication channels, and divides data among satellites for synchronized delivery, ensuring secure and efficient data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If satellites use multiple orbital patterns to provide coverage, then network connectivity is improved, but connection stability deteriorates due to satellites moving in and out of radio range quickly
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by determining future satellite locations and pre-establishing communication channels before satellites move in and out of range. The synchronized communication service calculates orbital positions ahead of time and coordinates data transmission to occur during optimal communication windows, ensuring continuous connectivity despite rapid orbital movements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts to changing satellite positions by continuously tracking orbital movements and adjusting communication parameters in real-time. The synchronized communication service monitors satellite locations and dynamically coordinates data delivery timing to match satellite positions, maintaining stable connections despite the dynamic nature of satellite orbits.
2Productivity
If satellites transmit data continuously, then data delivery speed is improved, but susceptibility to atmospheric and space-based interferences increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses periodic action by coordinating data transmission during specific time windows when satellites are positioned optimally relative to ground stations. Rather than continuous transmission, the synchronized communication service schedules periodic data delivery cycles that align with satellite orbital positions, maximizing data delivery speed during favorable conditions while minimizing exposure to atmospheric and space-based interferences during less optimal periods.
3Measurement precision
If the system determines future satellite locations for synchronized delivery, then data delivery timing precision is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The synchronized communication service performs multiple functions using a unified approach: it determines current and future satellite locations, calculates optimal communication windows, coordinates data delivery timing, and synchronizes multiple satellites simultaneously. By consolidating these functions into a single multi-functional service, the system achieves high timing precision without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
Synchronized satellite communications can include receiving, at a computer having a processor, a data request that identifies a requesting device, data to be received by the requesting device, and a time at which the data is to be received by the requesting device. The processor can determine a geographic location of the requesting device and locations of a plurality of satellites; identify, based on the geographic location of the requesting device and the locations of the plurality of satellites, satellites that are to provide the data to the requesting device; generate instructions for loading network requirements to the satellites; and provide, to at least one of the satellites, the instructions. Additionally, embodiments of the concepts and technologies disclosed herein can be used to provide the same data and/or different data to multiple devices at the same time.