space_Veins is an extension of Veins which integrates satellites as additional communication partners in vehicular networks. By using Veins, the discrete event simulator OMNeT++ and the road traffic simulator SUMO are used in order to simulate vehicular networks. In addition, space_Veins provides OMNeT++ modules for modeling satellites. The satellites’ mobility is based on the SGP4 model which can calculate orbits of satellites based on NASA/NORAD Two-Line Element sets.
Keywords: vanet, vehicular, mobility, ad hoc, ivc, 802.11p, 1609.4, aerospace, wireless, satellite