Next-Generation High-Speed Satellite Interconnect: Disclosing the SpaceFibre Protocol - A System Perspective

This book introduces the space community to the novel SpaceFibre prool, developed under the guidance of the European Space Agency (ESA) as the forthcoming, high speed (Gbps) communication prool for satellite on-board communication. Since SpaceFibre is expected to follow the success of its predecessor SpaceWire prool (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 prool, 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 prool, analyzing strengths, weaknesses and performances. Practical design examples and prototype performance measurements in reference scenarios are also included.