Simulation and Evaluation of Real-Time and Intelligent Space-Based Information Service System of China

Abstract

The real-time and intelligent space-based information service system is a next-generation space-based information system featuring multi-satellite coordination and multi-network interconnection. It will be widely used in satellite communications, navigation, and remote sensing. To support the top-level design and construction of the real-time and intelligent space-based information service system, this paper studies the modeling simulation and performance evaluation of the system, and analyzes the necessity, requirements, and development trends of system simulation and evaluation. The key technologies such as scalable and efficient distributed simulation, spatial-temporal dynamic evaluation, and systematic modeling are discussed, considering the characteristics of the system, such as dynamic time-varying, diverse business, and heterogeneity. Based on the design of the distributed simulation and evaluation system, the transmission support capabilities of different low-orbit communication satellite systems are compared and evaluated, taking high-resolution remote sensing as an example. The results show that during the remote sensing data transmission process, the OneWeb satellite constellation has smaller delay, less packet loss, and higher capacity and stability, owing to its dense coverage; however, its capacity per satellite is inferior to that of the Hongyun satellite constellation which has a smaller coverage density. This study can provide technical supports for the feasibility evaluation and construction of the real-time and intelligent space-based information service system.