01 Jan 0001
00:00 - 00:00
Given the dynamic nature of satellite constellations, the topology of the optical network amongst the satellites will be changing as often as every few minutes. This operational reality, in turn, means that at any given moment a vendor's terminal on one satellite may have to connect to a terminal from another vendor on another satellite. As with the early days of the terrestrial fiber industry, there are a number of emerging specifications and standards aimed at unifying and providing guidelines for device and equipment suppliers for satellite-based optical networks. A comprehensive specification, e.g. future standard(s), to ensure interoperability and consistent operation of the network is required, as new satellites replace older satellites through the natural evolution of the constellation. Following in the footsteps of the terrestrial market, interoperability plays a key role not only in ensuring operational resiliency but also avoids vendor lock-in, a key benefit for operators and customers alike.
The key discussions to address in this panel are:
- Existing specifications and standards for optical satellite communication, e.g. SDA, ESTOL, CCSDS
- Interoperability verification between laser communication terminal (LCT) suppliers
- Interoperability at PAT level, physical layer, data and link management layer
- Interoperability between constellations
- How do emerging technologies (e.g. coherent transceivers for space) complicate (or simplify) the standardization problem?
Organizers
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Kasia Balakier
European Space Agency, UnitedKingdom
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Kevin Shortt
Airbus Defence & Space GmbH, Germany
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Todd Ulmer
MIT Lincoln Laboratory, USA