Title :
Packet switch architectures and user protocol interfaces for VSAT networks
Author :
Stratigos, Jim ; Mahin, Rakesh
fDate :
7/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The architecture of VSAT (very-small-aperture terminal) satellite networks is discussed. The use of VSAT networks in existing applications is examined. Internal VSAT architectures, most of which are designed as packet-switching networks in a star configuration with a central packet switch performing routing and relay functions, are discussed. Three types of interface-synchronous-multipoint-protocol, asynchronous, and X.25-are then considered.<>
Keywords :
packet switching; protocols; satellite relay systems; VSAT networks; X.25; architectures; asynchronous; packet-switching; relay; routing; satellite networks; star; synchronous-multipoint-protocol; user protocol interfaces; very-small-aperture terminal; Application software; Artificial satellites; Computer networks; Data communication; Packet switching; Protocols; Satellite broadcasting; Switches; Time division multiple access; Time division multiplexing;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
