A Dynamic Primary/Backup Path Algorithm Based on Multi-Level Feedback Queue for Differentiated Services in LEO Satellite Networks

2026-99-2977

To be published on 10/19/2026

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With the accelerated deployment of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mega-constellations, such as Starlink and OneWeb, satellite networks are transitioning from providing best-effort connectivity to supporting stringent, mission-critical services, including autonomous driving coordination, ultra-high-definition video streaming, and real-time financial transactions. This paradigm shift imposes highly heterogeneous Quality of Service (QoS) requirements regarding latency, bandwidth, and reliability. However, traditional unified scheduling and static routing mechanisms are inadequate for handling the dynamic topologies and bursty traffic inherent in LEO environments, often leading to service starvation or excessive packet loss. To address these challenges, this paper proposes an integrated primary-backup path guarantee framework that tightly couples a Multi-Level Feedback Queue (MLFQ)-based dynamic scheduling algorithm with a Dynamic Weight Adaptive Routing Algorithm (DWARA). The MLFQ scheduler employs an aging-based priority promotion mechanism to dynamically adjust time slices, effectively preventing low-priority traffic starvation while ensuring ultra-low latency for Class A services. Concurrently, DWARA models QoS as a three-dimensional vector (Throughput, Delay, Reliability) and utilizes the eigenvector method to derive service-aware weights for path selection. To validate the efficacy of the proposed scheme, comprehensive simulations were conducted using STK and Python, emulating a 64-node polar constellation under varying fault conditions. The results demonstrate that the integrated framework significantly outperforms baseline algorithms. Specifically, it reduces the average blocking rate by up to 37% under scenarios with 10 faulty satellites compared to Dijkstra, while lowering end-to-end latency for delay-sensitive services to approximately 28 ms at a traffic arrival rate of 500. Furthermore, the framework achieves a 92% bandwidth satisfaction rate for high-throughput services and maintains near-zero packet loss for high-reliability transmissions, offering a scalable and robust QoS assurance solution for next-generation space-air-ground integrated networks.
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Zhang, H., Zhang, P., Zhou, Q., and Gao, Z., "A Dynamic Primary/Backup Path Algorithm Based on Multi-Level Feedback Queue for Differentiated Services in LEO Satellite Networks," 2026 International Symposium on Aerospace Information and Industry Bilateral Innovation (ISA3I2026), Chongqing, China, April 24, 2026, .
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To be published on Oct 19, 2026
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2026-99-2977
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Technical Paper
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English