A Deterministic Terahertz Channel Model for Inter-Satellite Communication Link

Xing Hu, Kai Xuan Guo, Bi Yi Wu, Xin Qing Sheng

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Abstract

Owing to the revolutions in satellite constellation networking and the development of microelectronics, the terahertz band has become an attractive solution for inter-satellite communication links for its promising high date rate. For the accurate estimation of propagation characteristics of THz signals in space, this letter presents a deterministic channel estimation approach. Due to the existence of thermal multilayer insulation (MLI) blankets covering the satellite, the scattering mechanism from the satellite platform at the THz band is complicated and difficult to estimate. In this work, a simplified procedure to model the MLI surface and the physical optics approximation to calculate its scattering are presented. Mento-Carlo simulations are performed to evaluate the impact of the rough MLI surface in channel impulse response and other propagation characteristics.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 International Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Symposium, ACES-China 2021, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781733509619
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Jul 2021
Event4th International Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Symposium in China, ACES-China 2021 - Chengdu, China
Duration: 28 Jul 202131 Jul 2021

Publication series

Name2021 International Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Symposium, ACES-China 2021, Proceedings

Conference

Conference4th International Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Symposium in China, ACES-China 2021
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChengdu
Period28/07/2131/07/21

Keywords

  • Chanel estimation
  • Inter-satellite Link
  • Physical optics
  • Terahertz band

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Hu, X., Guo, K. X., Wu, B. Y., & Sheng, X. Q. (2021). A Deterministic Terahertz Channel Model for Inter-Satellite Communication Link. In 2021 International Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Symposium, ACES-China 2021, Proceedings (2021 International Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Symposium, ACES-China 2021, Proceedings). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.23919/ACES-China52398.2021.9582074