Adaptive optical satellite network architecture

Abstract

An adaptive optical satellite network (AOSN) for next-generation optical satellite network systems is proposed. To decrease operational cost of complicated network systems, the AOSN can monitor status of satellite optical links and modify the link parameters of laser-communication terminals (LCTs) automatically. To realize the AOSN, we utilize adaptive optical transmitters, digital coherent optical receivers and software defined network (SDN) and incorporate them into a conventional concept of adaptive optical networks. The AOSN can realize the adaptive control of link parameters for a variety of satellite optical links with the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and operation policy.