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Service-Oriented Resource Allocation in SDN Enabled LEO Satellite Networks

  • Jingchao He
  • , Nan Cheng
  • , Zhisheng Yin
  • , Haibo Zhou
  • , Wenchao Xu
  • , Haixia Peng
  • , Conghao Zhou
  • , Ruqian Zhang
  • Xidian University
  • Nanjing University
  • Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • University of Waterloo

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Abstract

As an integral component of space-air-ground integrated networks (SAGINs), the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks have displayed immense potential in providing ubiquitous connectivity and broadband mobile communication. However, the intrinsic dynamics of LEO satellites poses unprecedented challenges in network management, multi-dimensional resource scheduling, and service delivery. In this paper, we study the service function chain (SFC) orchestration in dynamic LEO satellite networks, with the aim of achieving flexible and efficient service provision. Considering the service requirements and the load fairness of LEO satellite networks, we formulate the SFC deployment problem as an integer nonlinear programming (INLP) problem. We then introduce a load-aware SFC orchestration algorithm to improve serving capacity and load fairness. Additionally, we address the issue of SFC migration in dynamic LEO satellite networks to ensure service continuity. To minimize the service interruption and network resource wastes, a Tabu search (TS)-based approach is presented to optimize the virtual network function (VNF) migration. Simulation results demonstrate that our proposed approaches outperform the benchmark by a substantial margin in terms of load fairness, without compromising service acceptance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE 34th Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications
Subtitle of host publication6G The Next Horizon - From Connected People and Things to Connected Intelligence, PIMRC 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665464833
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event34th IEEE Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, PIMRC 2023 - Toronto, Canada
Duration: 5 Sep 20238 Sep 2023

Publication series

NameIEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, PIMRC

Conference

Conference34th IEEE Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, PIMRC 2023
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityToronto
Period5/09/238/09/23

Keywords

  • Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network
  • satellite load
  • service function chain (SFC)
  • software-defined networking (SDN)

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