Abstract
In Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks, the user distributions are unbalanced due to the geography and the population dispersion. As a result, some satellites have few traffic loads, while others have heavy traffic loads which often lead to congestion events. In this paper, we propose a novel load balancing method based on congestion prediction. In the proposed method, each satellite detects areas where congestion often occurs and conveys their positions to its adjacent satellites. In those areas, the concerned satellites perform load balancing algorithms to prevent congestion. The performance of the proposed method is evaluated through a number of simulations. The simulation results demonstrate that the proposed scheme improves packet drop rate, end-to-end delay, and throughput.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3326-3334 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | IEICE Transactions on Communications |
Volume | E92-B |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 Nov |
Keywords
- Congestion prediction
- LEO satellite networks
- Load balancing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Software
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering