SNS3
– Satellite Network Simulator 3 –
Tool for SatCom R&D
Tool for SatCom R&D
Satellite Network Simulator 3 (SNS3) is a satellite network extension to Network Simulator 3 (ns-3) platform. ns-3 is a discrete event simulator for networking research licensed under General Public License v2 (GPLv2). SNS3 models a full interactive multi-spot beam satellite network with a geostationary satellite and transparent star (bent-pipe) payload. The reference satellite system consists of 72 spot-beams with an European coverage, 5 gateways and Ka-band frequencies.
SNS3 is a dynamic system simulator, which works at a physical level burst resolution. Its use cases range from full network level performance to a single user Quality of Service verification. SNS3 is built to be modular and flexible to provide extensibility to different satellite communication networks and use cases.
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SNS3 implements DVB-RCS2 (Digital Video Broadcast – Return Channel via Satellite – 2nd generation) and DVB-S2 (Digital Video Broadcasting – Satellite – 2nd generation) specifications in return and forward link. Satellite network features include e.g.
In addition, SNS3 benefits from numerous existing ns-3 models and features, such as various terrestrial air interfaces (LTE, WiFi), network and transport layer models, application models, real-time emulation support and direct code execution.
Simulators and emulators provide deep insight on networking building blocks in a relatively fast and cost-effective manner without a need for early-stage prototypes. Simulations and emulations may have complementary roles; e.g. SNS3 simulations can assess full-blown network performance and SNS3 emulations can focus on protocol interaction. Example SNS3 use cases include e.g.
You can also contact the SNS3 team directly by phone or email: firstname.lastname@magister.fi
+358 44 564 0814
+358 50 361 0995