HetNet: A Flexible Architecture for Heterogeneous Satellite-Terrestrial Networks

Feng, B; Zhou, H; Zhang, H; Li, G; Li, H; Yu, S; Chao, HC

HetNet: A Flexible Architecture for Heterogeneous Satellite-Terrestrial Networks

Feng, B Zhou, H Zhang, H Li, G Li, H Yu, S

Chao, HC

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Publisher:: IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: IEEE Network, 2017, 31, (6), pp. 86-92
Issue Date:: 2017-11-01

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dc.contributor.author	Feng, B
dc.contributor.author	Zhou, H
dc.contributor.author	Zhang, H
dc.contributor.author	Li, G
dc.contributor.author	Li, H
dc.contributor.author	Yu, S https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4485-6743
dc.contributor.author	Chao, HC
dc.date.accessioned	2021-04-29T00:20:20Z
dc.date.available	2021-04-29T00:20:20Z
dc.date.issued	2017-11-01
dc.identifier.citation	IEEE Network, 2017, 31, (6), pp. 86-92
dc.identifier.issn	0890-8044
dc.identifier.issn	1558-156X
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/148526
dc.description.abstract	As satellite networks have played an indispensable role in many fields, how to integrate them with terrestrial networks (e.g., the Internet) has attracted significant attention in academia. However, it is challenging to efficiently build such an integrated network, since terrestrial networks are facing a number of serious problems, and since they do not provide good support for heterogeneous network convergence. In this article, we propose a flexible network architecture, HetNet, for efficient integration of heterogeneous satellite-terrestrial networks. Specifically, the HetNet synthesizes Locator/ID split and Information-Centric Networking to establish a general network architecture. In this way, it is able to achieve heterogeneous network convergence, routing scalability alleviation, mobility support, traffic engineering, and efficient content delivery. Moreover, the HetNet can further improve its network elasticity by using the techniques of Software-Defined Networking and Network Functions Virtualization. In addition, to evaluate the HetNet performance, we build a proof-of-concept prototype system and conduct extensive experiments. The results confirm the feasibility of the HetNet and its advantages.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC
dc.relation.ispartof	IEEE Network
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1109/MNET.2017.1600330
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	0805 Distributed Computing, 0906 Electrical and Electronic Engineering
dc.subject.classification	Networking & Telecommunications
dc.title	HetNet: A Flexible Architecture for Heterogeneous Satellite-Terrestrial Networks
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	31
utslib.for	0805 Distributed Computing
utslib.for	0906 Electrical and Electronic Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Computer Science
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dc.date.updated	2021-04-29T00:20:18Z
pubs.issue	6
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	31
utslib.citation.issue	6

Abstract:

As satellite networks have played an indispensable role in many fields, how to integrate them with terrestrial networks (e.g., the Internet) has attracted significant attention in academia. However, it is challenging to efficiently build such an integrated network, since terrestrial networks are facing a number of serious problems, and since they do not provide good support for heterogeneous network convergence. In this article, we propose a flexible network architecture, HetNet, for efficient integration of heterogeneous satellite-terrestrial networks. Specifically, the HetNet synthesizes Locator/ID split and Information-Centric Networking to establish a general network architecture. In this way, it is able to achieve heterogeneous network convergence, routing scalability alleviation, mobility support, traffic engineering, and efficient content delivery. Moreover, the HetNet can further improve its network elasticity by using the techniques of Software-Defined Networking and Network Functions Virtualization. In addition, to evaluate the HetNet performance, we build a proof-of-concept prototype system and conduct extensive experiments. The results confirm the feasibility of the HetNet and its advantages.

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