Extensions of Stochastic Network Theory to Facilitate the Development of MOE's for Communication Systems.
Abstract
Recent advances in computer-communications technology have given rise to the development of large, complex data communication networks. The high cost of developing and operating these networks have prompted researchers to search for appropriate measures of network performance. Techniques must be made available to analyze network design alternatives in terms of these performance measures. Researchers, however, have found it particularly difficult to develop analytical techniques that will effectively account for all of the complexities inherent in modern computer-communication networks. Consequently, many analysts have turned to simulation as an alternative. This report shows how certain simulation techniques can be used to estimate performance measures for various types of communication networks. Communication networks may be conveniently classified into three types as follows: (1) Circuit-Switched, (2) Message-Switched, and (3) Packet-Switched.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA041314
Entities
People
- Gary E. Whitehouse
- John J. Fagan
Organizations
- Lehigh University