Distribution of Packet Delay and Interdeparture Time in Carrier Sense Multiple Access.

Abstract

Existing analysis of the carrier sense multiple access mode (CSMA) has led to the determination of the average channel performance in terms of average throughput and average packet delay. This was achieved by formulating a semi-markovian model for CSMA channels with a finite population of users. In this paper, it is shown that, using the same model, it is possible to derive the actual packet delay distribution. The analysis is similar in nature to that provided for slotted ALOHA channels. These results are useful in the design of systems intended for real time applications such as digitized speech, and in the analysis of multihop packet radio systems. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA086446

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  • Fouad A. Tobagi

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