Key Technologies and Implementation of Spatial Information Networks
Transmission, Spatiotemporal Measurement, and Cross-Domain Interconnection
- 1st Edition - June 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Jianjun Zhang, Jing Li, Jianbo Du, Linshan Xue, Suzhi Cao
- Language: English
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Description
Description
Resilient Integrated Space Information Network: A Space-Based Network for Communication Transmission, Spatiotemporal Measurement and Cross-Domain Interconnection provides readers with expert proposals for top-level architecture design ideas and key technologies for future large-scale, complex space network systems. The book clarifies technical issues and challenges encountered in the development and deployment of large-scale spatial network systems. Presents readers with a detailed analysis of the current status and trends in the field. Basic theory and advanced technology of the deployment and application of communication satellite constellations are described in detail, providing readers with an important reference for theoretical research and engineering practice. The book provides readers technical support for the future construction and implementation of global satellite information networks, greatly enhancing the technological strength of innovation and beyond development in the space field.
Key features
Key features
- Resilient Integrated Space Information Network: A Space-based Network for Communication Transmission, Spatiotemporal Measurement and Cross-Domain provides comprehensive coverage of space-based network architecture, addressing the connectivity, collaboration and interoperability of satellites, which sets it apart from competitors focusing on individual satellite technologies
- The basic theory and advanced technology of the deployment and application of communication satellite constellations are presented in detail, providing an important reference for theoretical research and engineering practice
- Combines research achievements in fields such as artificial intelligence, big data and the cloud processing we aim to achieve the ability to optimize and restructure intelligent space-based networks, intelligent node equipment and intelligent task planning
- Proposes the top-level architecture design ideas and key technologies for future large-scale complex space network system
Readership
Readership
Researchers in universities, research institutes and other scientific research establishments conducting research on intelligent technologies, satellite radio technologies, communication, navigation, and space science and technology research; industry professionals
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Overview of satellite networks
1.1.1 Satellite network architecture
1.1.2 Characteristics of satellite networks
1.1.3 Satellite network applications
1.2 Satellite network construction
1.3 Satellite network application requirements
1.3.1 Strategic Needs Analysis
1.3.2 Capacity needs analysis
1.4 Basic components of a satellite network
1.5 Satellite network-related technologies
1.6 Significance of satellite network applications
1.6.1 Space-based networks in economic development
1.6.2 Military applications of space-based networks References
2. Characterization of satellite networks
2.1 Basic theory of satellite operation
2.1.1 Basic laws of satellite motion
2.1.2 Track type
2.1.3 Substar point trajectories
2.1.4 Several commonly used tracks
2.1.5 Coverage
2.2 Satellite constellation network technology
2.2.1 Representation of satellite constellations and main parameters
2.2.2 The topology of satellite constellations
2.2.3 The way satellite networks are organized
2.3 The spatial geometry of the satellite network
2.3.1 Satellite network
2.3.2 Satellite network
2.4 Problems with single-layer satellite networks
2.5 Multi-layer satellite network design
2.5.1 Design method of satellite network
2.5.2 Network design parameters References
3. Composition and function of spatial data system
3.1 Concepts of Spatial Data Systems
3.2 Ground system and main functions
3.2.1 Space mission operations
3.2.2 Spatial information management
3.3 Advisory committee on Spatial Data Systems (CCSDS)
3.3.1 Overview
3.3.2 Reference architecture (RASDS) for spatial data systems
3.3.3 The spatial communication protocol of the Spatial Data System References
4. Inter-satellite Link Network Protocol
4.1 Basic network configuration
4.2 Basic network features
4.2.1 Network node relationships
4.2.2 Network access mode
4.3 Inter-satellite link network protocol stack
4.3.1 Network protocol stack model and structure
4.3.2 Comparative analysis of network protocols
4.3.3 Inter-satellite link network protocol analysis References
5. Satellite network routing technology
5.1 The meaning of routing
5.1.1 The concept of routing
5.1.2 Gateway
5.1.3 Relevant protocols for routing
5.1.4 Routing type
5.1.5 Routing table
5.1.6 Routing algorithms
5.1.7 Routing mode
5.1.8 Routing setup
5.2 Classification of satellite network routing techniques
5.2.1Qos routing
5.2.2 Multi-service routing technology
5.2.3 Load balancing routing
5.3 Satellite network routing technology analysis
5.3.1 Problems with satellite networks
5.3.2 Analysis of single-layer satellite network routing algorithm
5.3.3 Analysis of routing algorithms for multi-layer satellite networks
5.4 Satellite network routing design method
5.5 Satellite network routing challenges References
6. Satellite network topology control
6.1 Topology control in spatial information network
6.1.1 The need for topology control technologies in spatial information networks
6.1.2 The aim and significance of the research on topology control of spatial information network
6.2 Network topology control
6.2.1 Network topology concept and optimization objective
6.2.2 Types of network topology control
6.3 Network topology discovery
6.3.1 Common tools for network topology discovery
6.3.2 Comparison of several network topology discovery tools
6.4 Network topology refactoring techniques
6.4.1 The concept of topology refactoring
6.4.2 The importance of topology refactoring
6.4.3 Implementation mechanism of topology refactoring References
7. Resource management of satellite networks
7.1 Mission characteristics of satellite networks
7.1.1 Satellite network mission classification
7.1.2 Resource characteristics of satellite network nodes
7.1.3 Challenges to the approach to resource management in satellite networks
7.2 Resource analysis of satellite network for management
7.2.1 Resource and mission positioning in satellite network resource management
7.2.2 Satellite network resource object analysis
7.3 Key technologies for wireless resource management
7.3.1 Interference management
7.3.2 Cooperative transmission
7.3.3 Power allocation
7.3.4 Frequency allocation
7.4 Emerging networking technologies References
8. 5G Network architecture
8.1 5G Network architecture overview and evolution
8.2 Access network architecture design
8.2.1 Two types of interface design
8.2.2 The internal separation architecture of the access network 3lte and NR dual connectivity
8.3 The core network architecture
8.31 5G core network architecture and interfaces
8.32 5G core network functionality
8.3.3 Network slicing
8.3.4 Core network business and business continuity References
9. Space-based space-time reference network
9.1 Architecture
9.2 Navigation satellite system
9.3 Satellite earth measurement system
9.4 Application system
10. Space-based information transmission networks
10.1 Architecture
10.2 Satellite systems
10.3 Operation control system
10.4 Application systems
11. Space-based information acquisition network
11.1 Satellite systems
11.2 Ground system
11.3 Application processes and systems
12. Space-based information network design case
12.1 The reason for the adoption of multi-layered orbits in space-based information networks
12.2 Two ideas guide the study of space-based information networks
12.3 Typical ideas for designing space-based satellite networks
12.3.1 Virtual fully connected network
12.3.2 Location-based full coverage network
12.3.3 A network of constellations of different altitudes
12.4 Design of a distributed satellite communications network
12.4.1 Duplex mode
12.4.2 Networking mode
12.4.3 Functional architecture
12.4.4 Satellite time synchronization
12.4.5 Satellite channel statistical model
12.4.6 Media Access Control Protocol
12.4.7 Routing protocol References
1.1 Overview of satellite networks
1.1.1 Satellite network architecture
1.1.2 Characteristics of satellite networks
1.1.3 Satellite network applications
1.2 Satellite network construction
1.3 Satellite network application requirements
1.3.1 Strategic Needs Analysis
1.3.2 Capacity needs analysis
1.4 Basic components of a satellite network
1.5 Satellite network-related technologies
1.6 Significance of satellite network applications
1.6.1 Space-based networks in economic development
1.6.2 Military applications of space-based networks References
2. Characterization of satellite networks
2.1 Basic theory of satellite operation
2.1.1 Basic laws of satellite motion
2.1.2 Track type
2.1.3 Substar point trajectories
2.1.4 Several commonly used tracks
2.1.5 Coverage
2.2 Satellite constellation network technology
2.2.1 Representation of satellite constellations and main parameters
2.2.2 The topology of satellite constellations
2.2.3 The way satellite networks are organized
2.3 The spatial geometry of the satellite network
2.3.1 Satellite network
2.3.2 Satellite network
2.4 Problems with single-layer satellite networks
2.5 Multi-layer satellite network design
2.5.1 Design method of satellite network
2.5.2 Network design parameters References
3. Composition and function of spatial data system
3.1 Concepts of Spatial Data Systems
3.2 Ground system and main functions
3.2.1 Space mission operations
3.2.2 Spatial information management
3.3 Advisory committee on Spatial Data Systems (CCSDS)
3.3.1 Overview
3.3.2 Reference architecture (RASDS) for spatial data systems
3.3.3 The spatial communication protocol of the Spatial Data System References
4. Inter-satellite Link Network Protocol
4.1 Basic network configuration
4.2 Basic network features
4.2.1 Network node relationships
4.2.2 Network access mode
4.3 Inter-satellite link network protocol stack
4.3.1 Network protocol stack model and structure
4.3.2 Comparative analysis of network protocols
4.3.3 Inter-satellite link network protocol analysis References
5. Satellite network routing technology
5.1 The meaning of routing
5.1.1 The concept of routing
5.1.2 Gateway
5.1.3 Relevant protocols for routing
5.1.4 Routing type
5.1.5 Routing table
5.1.6 Routing algorithms
5.1.7 Routing mode
5.1.8 Routing setup
5.2 Classification of satellite network routing techniques
5.2.1Qos routing
5.2.2 Multi-service routing technology
5.2.3 Load balancing routing
5.3 Satellite network routing technology analysis
5.3.1 Problems with satellite networks
5.3.2 Analysis of single-layer satellite network routing algorithm
5.3.3 Analysis of routing algorithms for multi-layer satellite networks
5.4 Satellite network routing design method
5.5 Satellite network routing challenges References
6. Satellite network topology control
6.1 Topology control in spatial information network
6.1.1 The need for topology control technologies in spatial information networks
6.1.2 The aim and significance of the research on topology control of spatial information network
6.2 Network topology control
6.2.1 Network topology concept and optimization objective
6.2.2 Types of network topology control
6.3 Network topology discovery
6.3.1 Common tools for network topology discovery
6.3.2 Comparison of several network topology discovery tools
6.4 Network topology refactoring techniques
6.4.1 The concept of topology refactoring
6.4.2 The importance of topology refactoring
6.4.3 Implementation mechanism of topology refactoring References
7. Resource management of satellite networks
7.1 Mission characteristics of satellite networks
7.1.1 Satellite network mission classification
7.1.2 Resource characteristics of satellite network nodes
7.1.3 Challenges to the approach to resource management in satellite networks
7.2 Resource analysis of satellite network for management
7.2.1 Resource and mission positioning in satellite network resource management
7.2.2 Satellite network resource object analysis
7.3 Key technologies for wireless resource management
7.3.1 Interference management
7.3.2 Cooperative transmission
7.3.3 Power allocation
7.3.4 Frequency allocation
7.4 Emerging networking technologies References
8. 5G Network architecture
8.1 5G Network architecture overview and evolution
8.2 Access network architecture design
8.2.1 Two types of interface design
8.2.2 The internal separation architecture of the access network 3lte and NR dual connectivity
8.3 The core network architecture
8.31 5G core network architecture and interfaces
8.32 5G core network functionality
8.3.3 Network slicing
8.3.4 Core network business and business continuity References
9. Space-based space-time reference network
9.1 Architecture
9.2 Navigation satellite system
9.3 Satellite earth measurement system
9.4 Application system
10. Space-based information transmission networks
10.1 Architecture
10.2 Satellite systems
10.3 Operation control system
10.4 Application systems
11. Space-based information acquisition network
11.1 Satellite systems
11.2 Ground system
11.3 Application processes and systems
12. Space-based information network design case
12.1 The reason for the adoption of multi-layered orbits in space-based information networks
12.2 Two ideas guide the study of space-based information networks
12.3 Typical ideas for designing space-based satellite networks
12.3.1 Virtual fully connected network
12.3.2 Location-based full coverage network
12.3.3 A network of constellations of different altitudes
12.4 Design of a distributed satellite communications network
12.4.1 Duplex mode
12.4.2 Networking mode
12.4.3 Functional architecture
12.4.4 Satellite time synchronization
12.4.5 Satellite channel statistical model
12.4.6 Media Access Control Protocol
12.4.7 Routing protocol References
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
JZ
Jianjun Zhang
Dr Jianjun Zhang is a Professor at the China Academy of Space Technology. He is member of the Edge Computing Expert of the China Electronics Society, Chairman of the "Space (Aerospace) Information Technology" Professional Committee of China Electronics Society, and member of the Satellite Application Expert Group of China Aerospace Society. He is mainly engaged in research on satellite navigation system design, advanced spatial information system technology based on cognitive mechanism
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, China Academy of Space Technology, Beijing, ChinaJL
Jing Li
Jing Li, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the School of Automation, Beijing Institute of Technology. Expert member of the “Space Information Technology” Youth Committee of China Electronics Society, the main research direction is robot environmental awareness, image detection and target tracking, multi-sensor information fusion. She has presided over more than 10 projects including the National Natural Science Youth Fund, the Postdoctoral Special Fund, the Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, and the Science and Technology Cooperation. She has published 25 academic papers (including 10 SCI papers and 15 EI papers) and the book "Image Detection and Object Tracking Technology", granted 7 national invention patents as the first author and the National Science and Technology Progress Award 2 (ranked 8th).
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Beijing Institute of Technology, ChinaJD
Jianbo Du
Dr Jianbo Du received her PhD in communication and information systems from Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, in 2018. She was a visiting scholar at Carleton University, Canada, in 2019, and is now an Associate Professor with the School of Communication and Information Engineering, Xi'an University of Posts and Telecommunications. She has published more than 70 research papers in leading journals. Research interests include: mobile edge computing, blockchain, space-air-ground integrated networks, deep reinforcement learning, resource allocation, etc., and their applications in wireless communications
Affiliations and expertise
Xi'an University of Posts and Telecommunications, ChinaLX
Linshan Xue
Linshan Xue is a highly experienced researcher that has worked on all areas of satellite technologies
Affiliations and expertise
Engineer, Communication and Navigation Satellite, ChinaSC
Suzhi Cao
Professor Suzhi Cao is based at the Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization, Chinese Academy of Sciences. She has published over 40 papers and been granted nearly 20 granted patents. Her research interests are mainly in satellite edge computing, spatial information network technology, routing technology and time-sensitive network
Affiliations and expertise
Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization, China