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  • Satellite Communications
  • Signal Processing
  • Machine Learning

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  • Adaptive coding and modulation (ACM) is crucial for satellite broadcasting, dynamically adjusting modulation and coding (MODCOD) schemes based on channel conditions.
  • Current impairment margin (IM) selection for ACM is complex, requiring expert input, and is prone to errors and limitations in environmental adaptability.
  • Optimizing IM is essential for robust satellite channel performance, balancing efficiency with error-free operation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a low-complexity, fast-converging algorithm for quasi-error-free (QEF) impairment margin (IM) optimization in satellite ACM.
  • To enable non-intrusive IM optimization that does not affect user traffic during the exploration phase.
  • To improve spectrum efficiency compared to existing IM selection methods.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed a Q-learning-based algorithm utilizing passive exploration with fill frames for IM optimization.
  • The algorithm aims for quasi-error-free (QEF) operation on user traffic by employing non-intrusive exploration techniques.
  • Evaluated the algorithm's performance against expert-defined and default IM selection methods.

Main Results:

  • The proposed Q-learning solution demonstrated higher average spectrum efficiency compared to expert and default IMs.
  • Observed fewer instances of low spectrum efficiency and a greater number of high-efficiency cases with the new algorithm.
  • The passive exploration method allowed for error-free optimization of impairment margins.

Conclusions:

  • A novel Q-learning algorithm provides an efficient and automated method for optimizing impairment margins in satellite ACM.
  • The approach significantly enhances spectrum efficiency while maintaining quasi-error-free performance.
  • This automated, low-complexity solution overcomes the limitations of manual IM selection methods.