Summary of An Open Source Multi-agent Deep Reinforcement Learning Routing Simulator For Satellite Networks, by Federico Lozano-cuadra et al.
An open source Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning Routing Simulator for satellite networks
by Federico Lozano-Cuadra, Mathias D. Thorsager, Israel Leyva-Mayorga, Beatriz Soret
First submitted to arxiv on: 8 Jul 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Networking and Internet Architecture (cs.NI); Signal Processing (eess.SP)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This paper introduces an open-source simulator for packet routing in Low Earth Orbit Satellite Constellations (LSatCs), taking into account dynamic system uncertainties. The Python-based simulator supports traditional Dijkstra’s-based routing, as well as advanced learning solutions like Q-Routing and Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning (MA-DRL). It uses an event-based approach with SimPy to simulate packet creation, routing, and queuing, providing real-time tracking of queues and latency. The simulator is highly configurable, allowing adjustments in routing policies, traffic, ground and space layer topologies, communication parameters, and learning hyperparameters. Key features include visualizing system motion and tracking packet paths. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper makes a simulator for satellites that helps them send packets more efficiently. It uses special algorithms to figure out the best route for the packets. The simulator is like a game, where you can change different settings to see how it affects the satellite’s performance. It also shows you where the packets are going and how long it takes for them to get there. The results show that using these advanced algorithms makes the communication faster. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Reinforcement learning » Tracking
