Distributed Small Satellite Network and the Routing Protocols
Padmaja Kuruba1, Sumalatha E2, Dushyantha N D3

1Padmaja Kuruba, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Global Academy of Technology, Bengaluru (Karnataka), India.
2Sumalatha E, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Global Academy of Technology, Bengaluru (Karnataka), India.
3Dushyantha N D, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, K S School of Engineering and Management, Bengaluru (Karnataka), India.
Manuscript received on 06 June 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 30 June 2019 | Manuscript Published on 04 July 2019 | PP: 822-831 | Volume-8 Issue-1S4 June 2019 | Retrieval Number: A11520681S419/2019©BEIESP
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Abstract: Availability of data anywhere, anytime and to anyone is the need of the current generation. One approach to cater this growing demand is using Satellite communication, especially Low Earth Orbit Small Satellites Network (LEOSSN) [14] [15]. LEOSSN with formation flying have worldwide coverage capabilities providing ubiquitous data. One of the technical challenges is in designing efficient routing algorithms to route network traffic in LEOSSN. The protocols are discussed with respect to traffic prediction, loading conditions, virtual network, QoS parameters, delay and packet loss. This paper provides the survey of the routing protocols which provides a baseline for improvisation or development of new routing techniques.
Keywords: Satellite Communication, LEO Satellite Network, Routing Protocols, Qos Parameters, Packet Loss, Traffic And Loading Conditions, Shortest Path Algorithm (SPT).
Scope of the Article: Wireless Mesh Networks and Protocols