Multi-agent scheduling of communication sessions between microsatellites and ground stations network

The problem of constructing an effective mechanism for rapid transmission of data between microsatellites and network of ground stations in the dynamically changing environment is considered. The main target of the developed system is to ensure the efficient data transfer from group of microsatellites to the ground stations with a minimum time delay and considering current limitations on reception by stations. The system must adaptively adjust plans for every station according to new events coming. Multi-agent approach to solving this class of problems is proposed. It is shown that the schedule is constructed as a dynamic balance of interests between stations agents and orders agents. Both types of agents negotiate their position in the schedule and plan their work shifting basic schedule due to the tolerance between actual and preferred start time. The ontology, agents, interaction protocols and key benefits of proposed system are discussed.