Exploiting potentialities for space-based quantum communication network: downlink quantum key distribution modelling and scheduling analysis

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2106.00987v4
• Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2022 12:50:35 GMT
• Title: Exploiting potentialities for space-based quantum communication network: downlink quantum key distribution modelling and scheduling analysis
• Authors: Xingyu Wang, Chen Dong, Jiahua Wei, Tianyi Wu, Taoyong Li, Huicun Yu, Lei Shi, Shanghong Zhao
• Abstract summary: We consider an evolved quantum network from a near-term form, in which a space-based relay, satellite executes a sequence of satellite-based quantum key distribution missions. We develop a comprehensive framework for the dynamic simulation of SatQKD and consider scheduling QKD downlink in future space-based quantum communication network.
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• Abstract: With the goal of a space-based quantum network is to have satellites distribute keys between any nodes on the ground, we consider an evolved quantum network from a near-term form, in which a space-based relay, satellite executes a sequence of satellite-based quantum key distribution (SatQKD) missions, allowing any two ground nodes to have a shared secure key. Accordingly, we develop a comprehensive framework for the dynamic simulation of SatQKD and consider scheduling QKD downlink in future space-based quantum communication network. The embedding of precise orbital model including beam diffractions and atmosphere effects makes our framework more realistic. Incorporated with the local meteorological data to channel loss model, the cloud cover contribution to transmission disturbance is quantified to realize a quasi-experimental scenario. We provide a trade-off consideration between the duration available for communications and its corresponding average link loss during one orbit, which could be used to support decisions involving the locations of ground stations and the selection of the orbital parameters for a quantum satellite. Our work also shows that satellite downlink schedule could allow for the possibility to consider strategies for different SatQKD missions such as extending connection for distant ground nodes, prioritized delivery, or promoting keys utilization, which can be used as a guideline to support decisions for future satellite application.

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