[EToSat] New Version Notification for draft-lhan-problems-requirements-satellite-net-02.txt

[Arashmid Akhavain <[e-mail]>]

Hi Meiling and all,

Thank you for the new version of the draft and capturing some of the issues
surrounding the use of LEO/VLEO constellations for internet connectivity.

I agree that existing IP routing protocols can face convergence issues when
it comes to satellite networks. IP and existing routing protocols rely on
hierarchy to minimise the impact of link events. Establishing hierarchy in
satellite networks can be very complex due to various movements especially
when it comes to massive constellations.

In polar constellations, the movement at the poles, and the seam plane will
be problematic for existing routing protocols. The issue of course gets
exacerbated in the Walker Delta constellation as the seam effect exists
between every other orbit.

A new method of routing might be required to address this issue. What are
your plans w.r.t to this draft? Have you discussed some of these issues
with any of the working groups?

Best regards,
Arashmid