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Discrete quantum particle swarm optimization for beam hopping resource allocation in LEO satellite networks

Yongchao Lu, Jingyu Liu, Jia-Rui Liang, Xinglong Jiang, Guang Liang

Journal of Physics, Conference Series, 2026

Abstract

The exponential expansion of LEO constellations demands dynamic resource management to address non-uniform traffic distributions. This paper investigates the beam hopping resource scheduling problem for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations characterized by non-uniform traffic distributions. An integer programming-based optimization model is constructed, employing Jain’s Fairness Index to mitigate the excessive concentration of resources on high-demand cells, thereby striking a balance between system capacity and service timeliness. To optimize the spatiotemporal beam layout, a meta-heuristic strategy based on Discrete Quantum Particle Swarm Optimization (DQPSO) is proposed, incorporating a quantum potential energy update mechanism. Validated through comparative analysis against benchmark algorithms, the results demonstrate the significant superiority of DQPSO in maintaining low latency and ensuring high fairness.

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