A Multiservice Traffic Allocation Model for LEO Satellite Communication Networks

Abstract

Modern telecommunication networks are characterized by a heterogeneous mix of traffic classes, ranging from traditional telephone calls to video and data services. Therefore, there is a need to solve the traffic allocation problem with different quality-of-service (QoS) requirements, wherein each traffic demand is fulfilled. This paper investigates the possibility of allocating loaded traffic in a low earth orbital (LEO) satellite network by considering multiservice traffic. Both Poisson and Markov models are used for the incoming traffic, which includes multiservice requirements. By introducing a privilege parameter, a quantum of bandwidth can be reserved for high priority traffic and a better QoS can be given for this traffic. The algorithm performs well for both traffic patterns tested. Simulation results are presented.