SLASh: Simulation of LISLs Aboard LEO Satellite Shells

TL;DR

SLASh is a customizable simulation tool for Low Earth Orbit satellite networks that models real-world conditions and generates telemetry data to evaluate network performance and identify potential bottlenecks.

Contribution

This paper introduces SLASh, an open-source, highly customizable satellite network simulator that accurately models LEO satellite networks and provides telemetry data for performance analysis.

Findings

Enables detailed simulation of LEO satellite networks

Supports comparison of network capabilities across frameworks

Facilitates identification of bottlenecks and resource wastage

Abstract

Recent advances in satellite technology have introduced a new frontier of wireless networking by establishing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite networks that work to connect difficult to reach areas and improve global connectivity. These novel advancements lack robust open-source simulation models that can highlight potential bottlenecks or potential wasted resources, wasting terrestrial users and the companies that provide these networks time and money. To that end, we propose SLASh, a highly-customizable satellite network simulation which allows users to design a simulated network with specific characteristics, and constructs them analog to real-world conditions. Additionally, SLASh can generate abstract telemetry that can be simulated moving throughout the network, allowing users to compare network capabilities across a variety of frameworks.