Research — Project Overview

Developments evolved within the ATM-Sat

In order to implement the MAC Layer protocol, a concept of a rapid prototyping and simulation environment has been developed. It allows to develop protocols at different layers ranging from DLC up to network management and simulate the operation of these protocols in a satellite network. While currently focused on LEO satellites the simulator is also able to simulate MEO, GEO and HEO satellites or complex constellations of these. Among the simulated parameters are time-variable delay, error rates, shading (for satellites that appear moving to the ground observer) and collision handling for MAC protocols.