Overall Design Method of Low Earth Orbit Communication Satellite Based on MBSE

Authors

• Jiace Shang, Shanghai Satellite Network Research Institute Co. , Ltd. , Shanghai 200120, China; State Key Laboratory of Satellite Network, Shanghai 200120, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Satellite Network, Shanghai 200120, China
• Rui Zhang, Shanghai Satellite Network Research Institute Co. , Ltd. , Shanghai 200120, China; State Key Laboratory of Satellite Network, Shanghai 200120, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Satellite Network, Shanghai 200120, China
• Ya Dai, Shanghai Satellite Network Research Institute Co. , Ltd. , Shanghai 200120, China; State Key Laboratory of Satellite Network, Shanghai 200120, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Satellite Network, Shanghai 200120, China
• Hua Zhu, Shanghai Satellite Network Research Institute Co. , Ltd. , Shanghai 200120, China; State Key Laboratory of Satellite Network, Shanghai 200120, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Satellite Network, Shanghai 200120, China
• Siqi Hu, Shanghai Satellite Network Research Institute Co. , Ltd. , Shanghai 200120, China; State Key Laboratory of Satellite Network, Shanghai 200120, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Satellite Network, Shanghai 200120, China
• Linqiang Ge, Shanghai Satellite Network Research Institute Co. , Ltd. , Shanghai 200120, China; State Key Laboratory of Satellite Network, Shanghai 200120, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Satellite Network, Shanghai 200120, China
• Chenguang Shi, Shanghai Satellite Network Research Institute Co. , Ltd. , Shanghai 200120, China; State Key Laboratory of Satellite Network, Shanghai 200120, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Satellite Network, Shanghai 200120, China

Abstract

Abstract: Drawing on the model-centric design philosophy of model-based systems engineering (MBSE), this study constructs a model architecture suitable for the design and analysis of low Earth orbit communication satellites. This architecture adopts a multi-dimensional matrix approach. Vertically, it traverses the mission layer, system layer, satellite general design layer, and subsystem layer, achieving top-down hierarchical decoupling. Horizontally, it establishes a comprehensive view mapping mechanism covering the domains of requirements, functions, structure, and performance. Integrating the characteristics of product development, a modeling process covering the entire lifecycle—from mission demonstration and overall design to subsystem design and integration verification—has been established. The results indicate that this method can effectively accomplish requirement analysis and overall design in the design phase of low Earth orbit communication satellites, thereby enhancing overall design quality. It also holds significant reference value for advancing the development paradigm of low Earth orbit communication satellites.

Recommended Citation

Shang, Jiace; Zhang, Rui; Dai, Ya; Zhu, Hua; Hu, Siqi; Ge, Linqiang; and Shi, Chenguang (2026) "Overall Design Method of Low Earth Orbit Communication Satellite Based on MBSE," Journal of System Simulation: Vol. 38: Iss. 4, Article 18.
DOI: 10.16182/j.issn1004731x.joss.24-1156
Available at: https://dc-china-simulation.researchcommons.org/journal/vol38/iss4/18

First Page

1080

Last Page

1093

CLC

TP391.9

Recommended Citation

Shang Jiace, Zhang Rui, Dai Ya, et al. Overall Design Method of Low Earth Orbit Communication Satellite Based on MBSE[J]. Journal of System Simulation, 2026, 38(4): 1080-1093.

Corresponding Author

Zhang Rui

DOI

10.16182/j.issn1004731x.joss.24-1156