Question：Does Starperf support dynamic topology creation？

[jianjian0817]

Thank you so much for your solid work and open source contributions！

I found that the constellation_connectivity module establishes fixed ISLs. Although the distance of the ISLs changed, the satellites connection relationship is determined. I wonder if Starperf can generate a dynamic topology control strategy (ISL establishment strategy), i.e. the connection relationship between satellites can change at different time slots (according to some topology control strategy, like papers [1] or [2] or [3]). If possible, can you give me a little idea about how to Implement it based on Starperf ?

[1]Dynamic topology control in optical satellite networks based on algebraic connectivity, [J] Acta Astronautica
[2]Enabling High-connectivity LEO Satellite Networks via Encountering Inter-Satellite Links, [C] 2023 Global Communications Conference
[3]Inter-Plane Inter-Satellite Connectivity in Dense LEO Constellations, [J] IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

[yunanhou2023]

Hello! All the features in starperf come in the form of plug-ins. The current starperf implements +grid in the ISL module. If you want to implement what you call a dynamic topology, you can write your own plug-in to implement it, see interface_convention.pdf for details