Computer Science ›› 2026, Vol. 53 ›› Issue (6A): 260300153-9.doi: 10.11896/jsjkx.260300153

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Identifier-driven Computing-Storage-Forwarding Convergence Mechanism for Space Communications

CAI Hezhuo1, SUN Tao1, HU Chenhan1, SUN Jianan2, LIU Yang3, JIANG Yangyi1 , ZHENG Tao1   

  1. 1 School of Electronic and Information Engineering,Beijing Jiaotong University,Beijing 100044,China
    2 Computer Network Information Center,Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing 100083,China
    3 Beijing Aerospace Wanda High-Tech Co.,Ltd.,Beijing 100089,China
  • Online:2026-06-16 Published:2026-06-12
  • About author:CAI Hezhuo,born in 2005,undergra-duate.His main research interest is mobile dedicated network data transmission technology.
    ZHENG Tao,born in 1983,Ph.D,asso-ciate professor.His main research in-terest is high-reliability collaborative transmission for mobile dedicated networks.
  • Supported by:
    “Beijing UAV Virtual-Real Integrated Proof-of-Concept Platform” Construction Project(20250481284).

Abstract: With the rapid advancement of space communication technologies in emerging fields such as low-altitude intelligent networks,interplanetary Internet,and satellite-terrestrial integrated systems,traditional network architectures designed for relatively static terrestrial environments are increasingly inadequate. These conventional architectures face significant challenges in coping with highly dynamic node mobility,frequent topology changes. To address these fundamental limitations,this paper proposes a novel identifier-based computing-storage-forwarding convergence mechanism and constructs a heterogeneous converged network architecture tailored for space communication. The proposed mechanism centers around a unified identifier system that establishes multi-layer mapping relationships among identifier types,including bundle identifiers,network function identifiers,component identifiers,group identifiers,and terminal identifiers. This multi-layer mapping decouples network services from underlying hardware,facilitates unified scheduling of heterogeneous network resources,and supports intelligent resolution of service demands across diverse network domains. On this basis,a three-layer converged architecture is designed,comprising the bundle service layer,the convergence adaptation layer,and the network component layer. By integrating store-and-forward strategies with distributed networking methods,the architecture mitigates the effects of intermittent links and long propagation delays typical of space environments. Furthermore,a distributed mobile network prototype is developed to validate the proposed architecture and mechanisms. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed mechanism reduces average transmission latency by over 35% versus conventional approaches under mobile conditions. In addition,the system shows significantly enhanced robustness against link disruptions and improved communication resource utilization efficiency. These findings confirm the effectiveness and feasibility of the identifier-based heterogeneous convergence mechanism in addressing highly dynamic network topologies,providing a viable technical pathway for developing future space communication systems with identifier-driven intelligent scheduling capabilities.

Key words: Computing and network convergence, Space communications, Low-altitude economy, Distributed networks, Heterogeneous network convergence, Cooperative transmission

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