LEON: Simulating Handover Integrating Non-Terrestrial Networks with 5G and beyond

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Abstract

The integration of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations within 5G and 6G networks offers a promising solution to extend global communication coverage and reduce latency. However, the inherent high velocity and large number of LEO satellites pose significant challenges, particularly in managing complex handover processes that are critical for maintaining seamless connectivity. This paper introduces LEON, a novel system-level simulator developed using OMNeT++ with INET, Simu5G, and OS3 extensions, designed specifically to offer potential solutions to address these challenges. Unlike existing simulators that offer static simulations, it provides a dynamic platform that enables continuous simulation of handover processes using standardized protocols. This capability allows researchers to explore and enhance handover performance in LEO satellite constellations more effectively. LEON simulates the dynamic behaviour of LEO satellites and evaluates handover mechanisms by analyzing channel performance, such as Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (SINR), under various network conditions.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMOBISYS 2024 - Proceedings of the 10th Workshop on Micro Aerial Vehicle Networks, Systems, and Applications, DroNet 2024 and the 22nd Annual International Conference on Mobile Systems, Applications and Services
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery, Inc
Pages43-48
Number of pages6
ISBN (electronic)979-8-4007-0656-1
Publication statusPublished - 3 Jun 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

Workshop

Title10th Workshop on Micro Aerial Vehicle Networks, Systems, and Applications
Abbreviated titleDroNet 2024
Conference number10
DescriptionWokshop Co-located with ACM MobiSys 2024, Tokyo, Japan
Duration7 June 2024
CityMinato-ku
CountryJapan

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-8469-9573/work/163294857
ORCID /0000-0001-7008-1537/work/163294933

Keywords

Keywords

  • 5G, 6G, Handover, LEO Satellites, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), OMNeT++, Simulation