Carleton University

Purpose

The next-generation of satellite networks are expected to have very high-speed inter-satellite links. For efficient operation, the network will have to be autonomous, intelligent, resilient, self-organizing and self-controlling as much as possible to reduce the cost and risk of human intervention in such highly complicated settings. Distributed decision making, fault recovery, resilience, and scalability are among the important features of the envisioned satellite networks. The Project will rely on artificial intelligence (AI) techniques at all levels, including: ground operations, on-board operations, as well as inter-satellite (free space optical communication (FSO)) and satellite-to-ground links (radio frequency (RF) and/or FSO) to advance issues in mobility management and routing in next-generation satellite networks.