Den Haag, Netherlands
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The goal is to develop a simulation based representation of a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) communication satellite constellation with focus on the lower layers of the OSI model (Layer 1 – Physical, Layer 2 – Data Link). The primary goal is to model how LEO satellite motion and antenna configurations influence RF and optical link availability, link budgets, medium access behavior, and PHY/MAC level performance. Given the complexity, work will begin by studying the ongoing 6G NTN (Non ‑Terrestrial Networks) developments within 3GPP and use these specifications as the foundation for the model. TNO experts —who are actively involved in both 3GPP and ETSI satellite communication working groups —will provide the technical guidance that underpins this effort. models. This work will enable realistic testing of LEO communication architectures and contributes to the TNO’s research on satellite based networking systems.
