Utvärdering av Starlinks prestanda : med hinder och i rörelse

This study evaluates the performance of Starlink satellite internet service under conditions of obstruction and motion. With the increasing reliance on stable and high speed internet connectivity for various applications, understanding the limitations and capabilities of emerging technologies like Starlink is critical. This research aims to provide insights into how obstructions as well as the movement of the Starlink dish, affect the overall performance and reliability of the Starlink network. By conducting experiments using a Starlink kit, we assess the performance of Starlink under different conditions: without obstruction, with obstruction, and in motion. The tests were carried out by setting up the Starlink equipment in various locations and also by moving it using a trolley to simulate motion. We utilized tools such as iPerf3 and Wireshark to capture and analyze network performance data, focusing on metrics like bandwidth and retransmissions. The results indicate that obstructions significantly impact Starlink’s performance, causing severe throughput fluctuations, increased TCP retransmissions and a different pattern in the distribution of these retransmissions. In motion, Starlink experiences throughput drops that recover over time, though with slightly reduced overall performance compared to the baseline. The study suggests that obstruction and motion introduce considerable variability in connection stability. Future work should explore extended test durations, higher motion speeds, and varied locations to comprehensively evaluate Starlink’s performance under different conditions.