SDN-Satellite

This is the repository for the collection of software-defined satellite networks.

Surveys

• Ferrús R, Koumaras H, Sallent O, et al. SDN/NFV-enabled satellite communications networks: Opportunities, scenarios and challenges[J]. Physical Communication, 2016, 18: 95-112. Link
• Miao Y, Cheng Z, Li W, et al. Software defined integrated satellite-terrestrial network: A survey[C]//International conference on space information network. Springer, Singapore, 2016: 16-25. Link

Architectures

2021

• Al-Hraishawi H, Minardi M, Chougrani H, et al. Multi-layer Space Information Networks: Access Design and Softwarization[J]. IEEE Access, 2021. Link
• Zhang P, Wang C, Kumar N, et al. Space-Air-Ground Integrated Multi-Domain Network Resource Orchestration Based on Virtual Network Architecture: A DRL Method[J]. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2021. Link

2020

• Papa A, De Cola T, Vizarreta P, et al. Design and evaluation of reconfigurable SDN LEO constellations[J]. IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, 2020, 17(3): 1432-1445. Link
• Dong P, Gao M, Tang F, et al. Multi-Layer and Heterogeneous Resource Management in SDN-Based Space-Terrestrial Integrated Networks[C]//2020 IEEE 22nd International Conference on High Performance Computing and Communications; IEEE 18th International Conference on Smart City; IEEE 6th International Conference on Data Science and Systems (HPCC/SmartCity/DSS). IEEE, 2020: 377-384. Link

2019

• Shi Y, Cao Y, Liu J, et al. A cross-domain SDN architecture for multi-layered space-terrestrial integrated networks[J]. IEEE Network, 2019, 33(1): 29-35. Link
• Li J, Xue K, Liu J, et al. An ICN/SDN-based network architecture and efficient content retrieval for future satellite-terrestrial integrated networks[J]. IEEE Network, 2019, 34(1): 188-195. Link
• Chien W C, Lai C F, Hossain M S, et al. Heterogeneous space and terrestrial integrated networks for IoT: Architecture and challenges[J]. IEEE Network, 2019, 33(1): 15-21. Link
• Bi Y, Han G, Xu S, et al. Software defined space-terrestrial integrated networks: architecture, challenges, and solutions[J]. IEEE Network, 2019, 33(1): 22-28. Link

2018

• Xu S, Wang X W, Huang M. Software-defined next-generation satellite networks: Architecture, challenges, and solutions[J]. IEEE Access, 2018, 6: 4027-4041. Link
• Yang L, Yu X, Zhu H, et al. Resource allocation in software defined hybrid satellite-terrestrial communication networks toward 5g[C]//2018 International Conference on Network Infrastructure and Digital Content (IC-NIDC). IEEE, 2018: 300-303. Link

2017

• Feng B, Zhou H, Zhang H, et al. HetNet: A flexible architecture for heterogeneous satellite-terrestrial networks[J]. IEEE network, 2017, 31(6): 86-92. Link
• Li T, Zhou H, Luo H, et al. SERvICE: A software defined framework for integrated space-terrestrial satellite communication[J]. IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, 2017, 17(3): 703-716. Link
• Sheng M, Wang Y, Li J, et al. Toward a flexible and reconfigurable broadband satellite network: Resource management architecture and strategies[J]. IEEE Wireless Communications, 2017, 24(4): 127-133. Link

2016

• He L, Zhang X, Cheng Z, et al. Design and implementation of SDN/IP hybrid space information network prototype[C]//2016 IEEE/CIC International Conference on Communications in China (ICCC Workshops). IEEE, 2016: 1-6. Link
• Nazari S, Du P, Gerla M, et al. Software defined naval network for satellite communications (sdn-sat)[C]//MILCOM 2016-2016 IEEE Military Communications Conference. IEEE, 2016: 360-366. Link

2015

• Bertaux L, Medjiah S, Berthou P, et al. Software defined networking and virtualization for broadband satellite networks[J]. IEEE Communications Magazine, 2015, 53(3): 54-60. Link

2014

• Feng J, Jiang L, Shen Y, et al. A scheme for software defined ORS satellite networking[C]//2014 IEEE Fourth International Conference on Big Data and Cloud Computing. IEEE, 2014: 716-721. Link
• Bao J, Zhao B, Yu W, et al. OpenSAN: a software-defined satellite network architecture[J]. ACM SIGCOMM Computer Communication Review, 2014, 44(4): 347-348. Link

Controller Placement

2021

• Ningyuan W, Chen D, Liang L, et al. An SDN Based Highly Reliable in-Band Control Framework for LEO Mega-Constellations[C]//2021 IEEE 6th International Conference on Computer and Communication Systems (ICCCS). IEEE, 2021: 970-975. Link
• Torkzaban N, Baras J S. Controller Placement in SDN-enabled 5G Satellite-Terrestrial Networks[C]. GLOBECOM 2021-2021 IEEE Global Communications Conference. IEEE, 2021. Link
• Torkzaban N, Baras J S. Joint Satellite Gateway Deployment & Controller Placement in Software-Defined 5G-Satellite Integrated Networks[J]. arXiv preprint arXiv:2103.08735, 2021. Link
• Chen L, Tang F, Li X. Mobility-and Load-Adaptive Controller Placement and Assignment in LEO Satellite Networks[C]//IEEE INFOCOM 2021-IEEE Conference on Computer Communications. IEEE, 2021: 1-10. Link
• Han Z, Xu C, Xiong Z, et al. On-Demand Dynamic Controller Placement in Software Defined Satellite-Terrestrial Networking[J]. IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, 2021. Link
• Guo J, Yang L, Rincón D, et al. SDN Controller Placement in LEO Satellite Networks Based on Dynamic Topology[C]//2021 IEEE/CIC International Conference on Communications in China (ICCC). IEEE, 2021: 1083-1088. Link

2020

• Zhang X, Tang F, Cao L, et al. Dynamical Controller Placement Among SDN Space-Terrestrial Integrated Networks[C]//2020 IEEE 22nd International Conference on High Performance Computing and Communications; IEEE 18th International Conference on Smart City; IEEE 6th International Conference on Data Science and Systems (HPCC/SmartCity/DSS). IEEE, 2020: 352-359. Link
• Luong D K, Hu Y F, Li J P, et al. Metaheuristic Approaches to the Joint Controller and Gateway Placement in 5G-Satellite SDN Networks[C]//ICC 2020-2020 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC). IEEE, 2020: 1-6. Link
• Zhang T, Bai F, Dong T, et al. Switching-Aware Dynamic Control Path Planning for Software Defined Large-Scale LEO Satellite Networks with GEO Controllers[C]//International Conference on Wireless and Satellite Systems. Springer, Cham, 2020: 153-167. Link

2019

• Yang K, Zhang B, Guo D. Controller and gateway partition placement in SDN-enabled integrated satellite-terrestrial network[C]//2019 IEEE International Conference on Communications Workshops (ICC Workshops). IEEE, 2019: 1-6. Link
• Cho W, Choi J P. Cross layer optimization of wireless control links in the software-defined LEO satellite network[J]. IEEE Access, 2019, 7: 113534-113547. Link
• Yang K, Zhang B, Guo D. Partition-based joint placement of gateway and controller in SDN-enabled integrated satellite-terrestrial networks[J]. Sensors, 2019, 19(12): 2774. Link
• Wu S, Liu X, Chen Q, et al. Update Method for Controller Placement Problem in Software-Defined Satellite Networking[C]//2019 28th International Conference on Computer Communication and Networks (ICCCN). IEEE, 2019: 1-7. Link

2018

• Xu S, Wang X, Gao B, et al. Controller placement in software-defined satellite networks[C]//2018 14th International Conference on Mobile Ad-Hoc and Sensor Networks (MSN). IEEE, 2018: 146-151. Link
• Wu S, Chen X, Yang L, et al. Dynamic and static controller placement in software-defined satellite networking[J]. Acta Astronautica, 2018, 152: 49-58. Link
• Papa A, De Cola T, Vizarreta P, et al. Dynamic SDN controller placement in a LEO constellation satellite network[C]//2018 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM). IEEE, 2018: 206-212. Link
• Liu J, Shi Y, Zhao L, et al. Joint placement of controllers and gateways in SDN-enabled 5G-satellite integrated network[J]. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 2018, 36(2): 221-232. Link
• Hu H, Zhang S, Tang B. LEO software defined networking based on onboard controller[C]//2018 IEEE Global Conference on Signal and Information Processing (GlobalSIP). IEEE, 2018: 1068-1071. Link

Mobility Management

2021

• Aurizzi M M, Rossi T, Raso E, et al. An SDN-based traffic handover control procedure and SGD management logic for EHF satellite networks[J]. Computer Networks, 2021, 196: 108260. Link

2019

• Wu Y, Hu G, Jin F, et al. A satellite handover strategy based on the potential game in LEO satellite networks[J]. IEEE Access, 2019, 7: 133641-133652. Link

2017

• Zhang Z, Zhao B, Yu W, et al. Supporting location/identity separation in mobility-enhanced satellite networks by virtual attachment point[J]. Pervasive and Mobile Computing, 2017, 42: 1-14. Link
• Li T, Zhou H, Luo H, et al. Timeout strategy-based mobility management for software defined satellite networks[C]//2017 IEEE Conference on Computer Communications Workshops (INFOCOM WKSHPS). IEEE, 2017: 319-324. Link

2016

• Zhang Z, Zhao B, Feng Z, et al. MSN: a mobility-enhanced satellite network architecture: poster[C]//Proceedings of the 22nd Annual International Conference on Mobile Computing and Networking. 2016: 465-466. Link
• Yang B, Wu Y, Chu X, et al. Seamless handover in software-defined satellite networking[J]. IEEE Communications Letters, 2016, 20(9): 1768-1771. Link

Routing

2021

• Tao X, Ota K, Dong M, et al. Congestion-Aware Scheduling for Software-Defined SAG Networks[J]. IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering, 2021. Link
• Kumar P, Bhushan S, Halder D, et al. fybrrLink: Efficient QoS-aware Routing in SDN enabled Future Satellite Networks[J]. IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, 2021. Link
• Wu Y, Hu G, Jin F, et al. Multi-Objective Optimisation in Multi-QoS Routing Strategy for Software-Defined Satellite Network[J]. Sensors, 2021, 21(19): 6356. Link
• Ouyang M, Duan X, Liu J, et al. Multi-path Transmission Scheme Based on Segment Control in Low-Earth-Orbit Satellite Network[C]//2021 IEEE 22nd International Conference on High Performance Switching and Routing (HPSR). IEEE, 2021: 1-7. Link

2020

• Kak A, Akyildiz I F. Online intra-domain segment routing for software-defined CubeSat networks[C]//GLOBECOM 2020-2020 IEEE Global Communications Conference. IEEE, 2020: 1-6. Link
• Liu Z, Zhu J, Zhang J, et al. Routing algorithm design of satellite network architecture based on SDN and ICN[J]. International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking, 2020, 38(1): 1-15. Link

2019

• Wu S, Yang L, Guo J, et al. Intelligent Quality of Service Routing in Software-Defined Satellite Networking[J]. IEEE Access, 2019, 7: 155281-155298. Link
• Sun W, Liang J, Xiao N, et al. Intelligent Routing Scheme for SDN Satellite Network Based on Neural Network[C]//IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. IOP Publishing, 2019, 563(5): 052087. Link
• Ma Z, Di X, Li J, et al. MPTCP Based Load Balancing Mechanism in Software Defined Satellite Networks[C]//International Conference on Wireless and Satellite Systems. Springer, Cham, 2019: 294-302. Link
• Pan C, Shi J, Yang L, et al. Satellite network load balancing strategy for SDN/NFV collaborative deployment[C]//2019 IEEE SmartWorld, Ubiquitous Intelligence & Computing, Advanced & Trusted Computing, Scalable Computing & Communications, Cloud & Big Data Computing, Internet of People and Smart City Innovation (SmartWorld/SCALCOM/UIC/ATC/CBDCom/IOP/SCI). IEEE, 2019: 1406-1411. Link

2018

• Jia M, Zhu S, Wang L, et al. Routing algorithm with virtual topology toward to huge numbers of LEO mobile satellite network based on SDN[J]. Mobile Networks and Applications, 2018, 23(2): 285-300. Link
• Jiang Z, Wu Q, Li H, et al. scMPTCP: SDN cooperated multipath transfer for satellite network with load awareness[J]. IEEE Access, 2018, 6: 19823-19832. Link
• Guo Q, Gu R, Dong T, et al. SDN-based end-to-end fragment-aware routing for elastic data flows in LEO satellite-terrestrial network[J]. IEEE Access, 2018, 7: 396-410. Link

2017

• Zhu Y, Qian L, Ding L, et al. Software defined routing algorithm in LEO satellite networks[C]//2017 International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Informatics (ICELTICs). IEEE, 2017: 257-262. Link

Mobile Edge Computing

2022

• Wang B, Feng T, Huang D, et al. Mobile Edge Computing for LEO Satellite: A Computation Offloading Strategy Based Improved Ant Colony Algorithm[C]//Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Engineering and Networks. Springer, Singapore, 2022: 1664-1676. Link

2019

• Wei J, Cao S. Application of edge intelligent computing in satellite Internet of Things[C]//2019 IEEE International Conference on Smart Internet of Things (SmartIoT). IEEE, 2019: 85-91. Link
• Qiu C, Yao H, Yu F R, et al. Deep q-learning aided networking, caching, and computing resources allocation in software-defined satellite-terrestrial networks[J]. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 2019, 68(6): 5871-5883. Link
• Zhang Z, Zhang W, Tseng F H. Satellite mobile edge computing: Improving QoS of high-speed satellite-terrestrial networks using edge computing techniques[J]. IEEE network, 2019, 33(1): 70-76. Link
• Suzhi C, Junyong W, Hao H, et al. Space edge cloud enabling network slicing for 5G satellite network[C]//2019 15th International Wireless Communications & Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC). IEEE, 2019: 787-792. Link
• Cheng N, Lyu F, Quan W, et al. Space/aerial-assisted computing offloading for IoT applications: A learning-based approach[J]. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 2019, 37(5): 1117-1129. Link

2018

• Du J, Jiang C, Zhang H, et al. Auction design and analysis for SDN-based traffic offloading in hybrid satellite-terrestrial networks[J]. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 2018, 36(10): 2202-2217. Link
• Liao S, Dong M, Ota K, et al. Vehicle mobility-based geographical migration of fog resource for satellite-enabled smart cities[C]//2018 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM). IEEE, 2018: 1-6. Link

Network Slicing

2021

• Hendaoui S, Zangarz C N. Leveraging SDN slicing isolation for improved adaptive satellite-5G downlink scheduler[C]//2021 International Symposium on Networks, Computers and Communications (ISNCC). IEEE, 1-5. Link

2018

• Ahmed T, Alleg A, Ferrus R, et al. On-demand network slicing using SDN/NFV-enabled satellite ground segment systems[C]//2018 4th IEEE Conference on Network Softwarization and Workshops (NetSoft). ieee, 2018: 242-246. Link

Virtual Network Embedding and Service Function Chaining

2021

• Guo Y, Li Q, Li Y, et al. Service Coordination in the Space-Air-Ground Integrated Network[J]. IEEE Network, 2021, 35(5): 168-173. Link
• Jia Z, Sheng M, Li J, et al. VNF-based Service Provision in Software Defined LEO Satellite Networks[J]. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 2021. Link

2020

• Yang D, Liu J, Zhang R, et al. Multi-Constraint Virtual Network Embedding Algorithm For Satellite Networks[C]//GLOBECOM 2020-2020 IEEE Global Communications Conference. IEEE, 2020: 1-6. Link
• Gao X, Liu R, Kaushik A. Service Chaining Placement Based on Satellite Mission Planning in Ground Station Networks[J]. IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, 2020. Link
• Wang G, Zhou S, Zhang S, et al. SFC-based service provisioning for reconfigurable space-air-ground integrated networks[J]. IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 2020, 38(7): 1478-1489. Link
• Gao X, Liu R, Kaushik A. Virtual Network Function Placement in Satellite Edge Computing with a Potential Game Approach[J]. arXiv preprint arXiv:2012.00941, 2020. Link
• Jia Z, Sheng M, Li J, et al. Virtual network functions orchestration in software defined LEO small satellite networks[C]//ICC 2020-2020 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC). IEEE, 2020: 1-6. Link

2019

• Liu J, He X, Chen T, et al. Sn-vne: A virtual network embedding algorithm for satellite networks[C]//2019 IEEE/CIC International Conference on Communications Workshops in China (ICCC Workshops). IEEE, 2019: 1-6. Link

2018

• Li G, Zhou H, Feng B, et al. Horizontal-based orchestration for multi-domain SFC in SDN/NFV-enabled satellite/terrestrial networks[J]. China Communications, 2018, 15(5): 77-91. Link
• Jia Z, Sheng M, Li J, et al. Joint optimization of VNF deployment and routing in software defined satellite networks[C]//2018 IEEE 88th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC-Fall). IEEE, 2018: 1-5. Link

Security

2021

• Min J I A, Yuejie S H U, Qing G U O, et al. DDoS Attack Detection Method for Space-Based Network Based on SDN Architecture[J]. ZTE Communications, 2021, 18(4): 18-25. Link

Other Problems

2021

• Guo J, Yang L, Liu X, et al. Performance Modelling and Evaluation of In-Band Control Mode in Software-Defined Satellite Networks Based on Queuing Theory[C]//2021 2nd International Conference on Computing, Networks and Internet of Things. 2021: 1-6. Link
• Minardi M, Politis C, Zimmer F, et al. SDN for Gateway Diversity Implementation in Satellite Networks[C]//2021 International Symposium on Networks, Computers and Communications (ISNCC). IEEE, 2021: 1-5. Link
• Zheng G, Wang N, Tafazolli R, et al. Virtual Data-Plane Addressing for SDN-based Space and Terrestrial Network Integration[C]//2021 IEEE 22nd International Conference on High Performance Switching and Routing (HPSR). IEEE, 2021: 1-6. Link

2020

• Lang X, Gui L. Design of Southbound Interfaces in Heterogeneous Software-Defined Satellite Networks[C]//International Conference on Space Information Network. Springer, Singapore, 2020: 179-189. Link

2019

• Jan S, Guo Q, Jia M, et al. Intelligent dynamic timeout for efficient flow table management in software defined satellite network[C]//International Conference on Wireless and Satellite Systems. Springer, Cham, 2019: 59-68. Link

2017

• Li T, Zhou H, Luo H, et al. SAT-FLOW: Multi-strategy flow table management for software defined satellite networks[J]. IEEE Access, 2017, 5: 14952-14965. Link

Simulation Platform

2021

• Zhang Y, Wang B, Guo B, et al. A Research on Integrated Space-Ground Information Network Simulation Platform Based on SDN[J]. Computer Networks, 2021, 188: 107821. Link
• Li J, Hua N, Zhao C, et al. Design and Implementation of Open Optical Satellite Network Emulation Platform (OOSN-EP) Based on Distributed Multi-Node System[C]//Optoelectronics and Communications Conference. Optical Society of America, 2021: JS2A. 7. Link
• Wang S, Li Q, Xu M, et al. Tiansuan Constellation: An Open Research Platform[C]. IEEE International Conference on Edge Computing (EDGE), 2021.

2020

• Liu M, Gui Y, Li J, et al. Large-Scale Small Satellite Network Simulator: Design and Evaluation[C]//2020 3rd International Conference on Hot Information-Centric Networking (HotICN). IEEE, 2020: 194-199. Link

2018

• Qin J, Dong T, Guo Q, et al. Dynamic simulation platform for software defined optical satellite networking[C]//Fiber Optic Sensing and Optical Communication. International Society for Optics and Photonics, 2018, 10849: 1084911. Link