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We describe recent progress in the development of functional architectures and their associated protocols. These architectures have been developed in the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) by the TC-SES/BSM working group where they are now being used to provide a framework for the standardization of Broadband Satellite Multimedia Systems (BSMS).
The basis for the BSM architectures is a clear separation between functions that are applicable to all satellite systems (satellite independent or SI) and the functions that are specific to a satellite technology (satellite dependent or SD). This clear separation benefits both operators and technology developers as the protocols and software developed at the SI layer can evolve without impacting expensive satellite technology. On the other hand satellite systems can also evolve without major rework of the large base of software necessary for satellite network operation. The architectures are now being used to develop a set of common IP interworking standards to ensure transparent interoperability between non satellite IP-based subnetworks and the BSMS. A first set of IP interworking standards have recently been published that address multicast group management and traffic classification and the next phase of work will add standards for IP address resolution, IP traffic management (including quality of service) and security. In parallel the BSM working group is working on families of air interface specifications: the first of these has recently been published and three more families are expected to be completed soon.
The work performed in the BSM working group benefits from recent developments in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), the European Union IST programs and European Space Agency projects as well as internal R&D from ETSI members.
R. Goodings is an independent consultant based in the UK. He is the chairman of the ETSI TC-SES BSM Working Group, representing Hughes Network Systems inc.
M.J. Montpetit is an independent consultant based in the USA. She was a member of the ETSI STF-237 which produced a large part of the work reported here.
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ETSI TS 102 292: “Broadband Satellite Multimedia (BSM) services and architectures; Functional architecture for IP interworking with BSM networks”.
ETSI TS 102 294: “Broadband Satellite Multimedia (BSM) services and architectures; IP interworking via satellite; Multicast functional architecture”.
ETSI TS 102 293: “Broadband Satellite Multimedia (BSM) services and architectures; IP Interworking over satellite; Multicast group management; IGMP adaptation”.
ETSI TS 102 295: “Broadband Satellite Multimedia (BSM) services and architectures; BSM Traffic Classes”.
ETSI TS 102 188: “Regenerative Satellite Mesh-A (RSM-A) air interface; Physical layer specification” (7 Parts).
ETSI TS 102 189: “Regenerative Satellite Mesh-A (RSM-A) air interface; MAC/ SLC layer specification” (3 Parts). “© ETSI 2004. Further use, modification and redistribution is strictly prohibited. ETSI standards are available from http://pda.etsi.org/pda/ and http://www.etsi.org/services_products/freestandard/home.htm”
ETSI TR 101 984: “Broadband Satellite Multimedia; Services and Architectures” “© ETSI 2002. Further use, modification and redistribution is strictly prohibited. ETSI standards are available from http://pda.etsi.org/pda/ and http://www.etsi.org/services_products/freestandard/home.htm”
ETSI EN 301 790 V.1.3.1: “Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Interaction channel for satellite distribution systems” “© ETSI 2003. Further use, modification and redistribution is strictly prohibited. ETSI standards are available from http://pda.etsi.org/pda/ and http://vwvw.etsi.org/services_products/freestandard/home.htm”
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Goodings, R., Limited, E., Montpetit, M. (2005). Broadband Satellite Multimedia (BSM) Architectures. In: Gayraud, T., Mazzella, M., Boavida, F., Monteiro, E., Orvalho, J. (eds) Broadband Satellite Comunication Systems and the Challenges of Mobility. IFIP WCC TC6 2004. IFIP International Federation for Information Processing, vol 169. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-24043-8_1
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