Next-Generation High-Speed Satellite Interconnect

This book introduces the space community to the novel SpaceFibre protocol, developed under the guidance of the European Space Agency (ESA) as the forthcoming, high speed (Gbps) communication protocol for satellite on-board communication. Since SpaceFibre is expected to follow the success of its predecessor SpaceWire protocol (Mbps), the authors provide a system-level perspective for the end-user willing to adopt this latest technology for future space missions. The authors provide a complete view of the SpaceFibre protocol, together with an analysis of all the necessary hardware and software components to integrate this technology onboard a satellite. The text guides potential system adopters toward understanding the protocol, analyzing strengths, weaknesses and performances. Practical design examples and prototype performance measurements in reference scenarios are also included. - Provides technology end-users a comprehensive, easy-to-understand reference for efficient implementation of the SpaceFibre protocol; - Helps readers understand the main features, possibilities and limitations of the SpaceFibre protocol, guiding them step-by-step in the development of a SpaceFibre-based system; - Includes state-of-the-art analysis, experimental performance test-campaign results, SpaceFibre network practical examples, interoperability analysis and test vectors.