Project description
Smarter satellite networks for better IoT coverage
The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital devices has driven demand for faster, more reliable connectivity. Non-geostationary orbit satellites can boost data speeds and coverage, but their use requires complex orbital calculations for safe operation. With support from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the SATNET-IoT project will tackle key challenges in extending IoT connectivity via satellite networks. It will use stochastic geometry to develop a mathematical framework that improves and optimises coverage across regions and times without needing precise orbital data. This framework will be validated and is expected to enhance the efficiency of IoT networks.
Objective
The SATNET-IoT project addresses the significant challenges of extending IoT connectivity through satellite networks, particularly in remote areas where terrestrial coverage is insufficient. With terrestrial networks covering only 25% of the global landmass, satellite-based IoT solutions have become crucial for achieving any-time, any-device connectivity. The rise of non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellites, with their lower latency and improved data transfer speeds, offers promising opportunities for IoT communication. However, performing orbital simulations to know the exact locations of the satellites for each of them is time-consuming and computationally complex. Also, any new solution analysed based on specific satellite orbits cannot be generalized for other constellations. SATNET-IoT aims to utilize stochastic geometry for developing a mathematical framework to analyze the potential improvements in coverage across different regions and times offered by satellite networks, without requiring precise orbital data. The existing IoT communication protocols are also not designed to manage the dynamic, intermittent coverage inherent to satellite networks, nor do they account for the higher propagation delays and rapidly changing topology. SATNET-IoT aims to overcome these challenges by developing novel medium access control (MAC) layer protocols, ensuring efficient transmission scheduling and resource allocation within limited satellite visibility windows. The developed stochastic geometry framework and algorithms will be validated by deploying a real-time IoT network for air quality monitoring using software-defined radio to emulate satellite constellations.
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- natural sciences computer and information sciences internet internet of things
- engineering and technology mechanical engineering vehicle engineering aerospace engineering satellite technology
- natural sciences mathematics pure mathematics topology
- natural sciences mathematics pure mathematics geometry
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01
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33100 TAMPERE
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