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How to Implement Hybrid satellite in OMNeT++

To implement the hybrid satellite network in OMNeT++, we need to simulate the communication among satellites and terrestrial networks, concatenating the plus-points of satellite communication (like wide coverage) with terrestrial networks (like lower latency). Below is a general guide on how to approach this, along with examples and tips:

Steps to Implement a Hybrid Satellite Network in OMNeT++

  1. Set Up OMNeT++ Environment:
    • Make sure that you have OMNeT++ installed and configured.
    • Install essential frameworks like INET or any other satellite-specific models (e.g., SatNetSim).
  2. Design the Network Architecture:
    • Develop the hybrid network topology that has the satellite, ground stations, and terrestrial network elements like routers, base stations, and mobile nodes.
    • Generate a mix of communication links containing satellite links (uplink and downlink) and terrestrial links (wired or wireless).
  3. Develop the Satellite Model:
    • Use the satellite modules offered by INET or extend them to fit the certain hybrid model.
    • Execute the satellite mobility model, which mimics the movement of satellites in orbit.
    • State the satellite communication protocols, has MAC and network layers, to manage satellite-specific challenges like long propagation delays.
  4. Configure the Hybrid Network:
    • Set up the communication parameters like bandwidth, latency, and packet loss for both satellite and terrestrial links.
    • Configure routing protocols that handle the communication amongst satellite and terrestrial networks, making sure optimal path selection.
  5. Implement Communication Scenarios:
    • Develop scenarios to examine the hybrid network like data transmission from a mobile node on Earth to a satellite and then to another terrestrial node.
    • Simulate handover situations where a node switches amongst terrestrial and satellite networks.
  6. Run Simulations:
    • Execute the simulation with difficult configurations to assess the performance of the hybrid satellite network.
    • Collect metrics like throughput, delay, jitter, and packet delivery ratio.
  7. Analyze and Visualize Results:
    • Use OMNeT++’s built-in tools or external tools like MATLAB for detailed analysis.
    • Visualize the network actions and performance metrics to understand the impact of various parameters on the hybrid network.

Example Configuration

Here’s a simple example of configuring a hybrid satellite network:

network = HybridSatelliteNetwork

sim-time-limit = 100s

[Config HybridSatelliteNetwork]

*.numNodes = 5

*.node[0].type = “GroundStation”

*.node[1].type = “MobileNode”

*.node[2].type = “Satellite”

*.node[3].type = “Router”

*.node[4].type = “BaseStation”

*.node[0].mobility.x = 1000m

*.node[0].mobility.y = 2000m

*.node[1].mobility.x = 500m

*.node[1].mobility.y = 1000m

*.node[2].mobility.x = 0m

*.node[2].mobility.y = 3000km

*.node[3].mobility.x = 1200m

*.node[3].mobility.y = 800m

*.node[4].mobility.x = 1500m

*.node[4].mobility.y = 1200m

*.node[2].mobility.speed = 7.8km/s

*.node[2].mobility.type = “LEO”

*.node[0].radio.transmitter.power = 1.0W

*.node[2].radio.transmitter.power = 10.0W

*.node[4].radio.transmitter.power = 2.0W

# Define the connections between nodes

connections = [

{ srcNode = “node[0]”, destNode = “node[2]”, channelType = “SatelliteChannel” },

{ srcNode = “node[1]”, destNode = “node[4]”, channelType = “WiFiChannel” },

{ srcNode = “node[2]”, destNode = “node[3]”, channelType = “SatelliteChannel” },

{ srcNode = “node[3]”, destNode = “node[4]”, channelType = “EthernetChannel” }

]

Example Scenario

  1. Scenario 1: Data Transmission via Satellite
    A mobile node on Earth sends data to another node through the satellite. The simulation would concentrates on analyzing the delay and packet loss because of the satellite link.
  2. Scenario 2: Handover between Satellite and Terrestrial Network
    Mimic a mobile node moving out of the range of a terrestrial base station and switching to a satellite link. The scenario would examine the handover time and its influence on data transmission.

Tips:

  • Extend Existing Models: Begin with existing models in OMNeT++ and alter them to fit the hybrid satellite network requirements.
  • Focus on Realistic Mobility Models: Execute realistic satellite orbits and mobility patterns to precisely simulate the hybrid network.
  • Utilize Existing Protocols: Leverage existing routing and MAC protocols in OMNeT++ that are designed for satellite communication.

In this demonstration, we gathered the details for you to acquire the knowledge of the initialization and evaluation of Hybrid Satellite’s implementation in OMNeT++ using INET framework for satellite models and you can also expand the existing models for future use. We will intent to provide them through another simulation.

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