Design of Terrestrial-Satellite Hybrid Communication Networks.

Abstract

In a hybrid communication system, comprising both satellite and terrestrial networks, part of the network topology is adaptable. The availabiltiy of adaptable topology and alternate routing in such networks provides the designer with considerable freedom to insure satisfactory network and point-to-point grades of service. The complexity inherent in such a design problem is discussed. A heuristic algorithm--which can be implemented on a digital computer--for designing hybrid networks with the aim of reducing all node-to-node grades of service below a prescribed value is given. Several topics of further research are presented. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA040991

Entities

People

  • B. J. Leon
  • H. K. Thapar

Organizations

  • Purdue University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Networks
  • Communication Systems
  • Computations
  • Computers
  • Equations
  • Ground Stations
  • Hybrid Systems
  • Network Topology
  • Networks
  • Operating Systems
  • Reliability
  • Satellite Communications
  • Simulations
  • Topology

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Neural Network Machine Learning.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers