Blockage mitigation techniques in satellite communications

This article proposes systematic approaches to minimize severe channel degradation. Detection of channel condition is performed by means of two continuous ARQ NAK counting schemes. Stop-and-wait ARQ non-NAK counting is used for timed complete blockage. A single (31,21,5) code is designed for all the ARQ systems proposed. After the blockage state of a transmission channel is determined, satellite link parameter trade-offs and other specific remedy alternatives are recommended to enhance channel performance. System performance criteria are derived with different Earth station capabilities.