ON DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATIONS: VI. MINI-COST MICROWAVE,
Abstract
This Memorandum, the sixth in the series entitled 'On Distributed Communications,' is a detailed consideration of a possible design for the network's communications links, based on the use of microwave repeater stations. Of the several possible link designs presented in Vol. I of the series, the mini-cost microwave appears least expensive. The mini-cost system is designed solely for use in transmitting digital signals within the Distributed Adaptive Message Block Network. However, many of its specific facets might be of use in other microwave applications. Costs are factored out in detail, demonstrating more specifically the advantages of the microwave link. Two receiver designs further facilitate evaluation of the general proposal. The two other principal components of the distributed network--the Switching Node and the Miltiplexing Station-are described in Vols. VII and VIII in the series. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0444835
Entities
People
- Paul Baran
Organizations
- RAND Corporation