Enhancing Satellite Communication through MANETs: A Comprehensive Analysis of Optimization Approaches and their Impact on Network Performance

International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJECE Journal

Volume 11 Issue 10

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Tanay Jaiswal, N.R. Kidwai

10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V11I10P101

How to Cite?

Tanay Jaiswal, N.R. Kidwai, "Enhancing Satellite Communication through MANETs: A Comprehensive Analysis of Optimization Approaches and their Impact on Network Performance," SSRG International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 10, pp. 1-23, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V11I10P101

Abstract:

Satellite communication is critical in modern telecommunications, whereas Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANETs) are a dynamic and decentralized wireless communication infrastructure used in both civilian and military settings. This article investigates the integration of MANETs with satellite communication systems to address the inherent issues that satellite networks provide. The goal is to identify the synergies between various technologies, categorize optimization techniques, and analyze their influence on network performance. The study emphasizes the development of a comprehensive approach that includes numerous optimization strategies in a hybrid manner. It delves into the continuous emphasis on interoperability among various systems, assessing how they complement one another and the potential performance trade-offs. The findings provide insights that promise to advance the field by giving innovative techniques for improvement. The study focuses on the creation of a complete methodology that incorporates several optimization techniques. It dives into the ongoing emphasis on the interoperability of different systems, evaluating how they complement one another and the potential performance trade-offs. The findings give insights that have the potential to progress the discipline by proposing novel ideas to improve the efficiency and reliability of satellite networks. Furthermore, the paper provides optimization issues for various performance characteristics, which are presented as a series of nonlinear optimization problems. These challenges seek to improve resource use and overall satellite network performance. The study recommends that future research prioritize compatibility, the lack of conflicts across techniques, and improvements over the present system.

Keywords:

Mobile Ad-hoc Network, Performance parameters, Routing protocols, Security, Wireless communication.

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