Title :
ISDN challenges to satellite communications
Author_Institution :
COMSAT Lab., Clarksburg, MD, USA
Abstract :
The compatibility of satellite networks with the current and evolving ISDN (integrated services digital network) standards is discussed in detail. The specific issues addressed are frame-relay and frame switching protocols, congestion control mechanism for frame relaying service, asynchronous transfer mode protocol for broadband ISDN, D-channel protocol (I.441, I.451), signaling system No.7, activation/deactivation procedure (I.430), performance parameters and quality of service. As prototype examples of ISDN satellite networks, four canonical architectures are developed. They are based on INTELSAT IBS/IDR service networks, multicarrier demand assigned TDMA (time-division multiaccess) networks, VSAT networks, and Advanced Communication Technology Satellite (ACTS) network. It is concluded that for satellite networks to compete well against the fiber-optic network, a concerted effort is needed to develop and implement satellite network architectures that are fully integrated with the ISDN networks
Keywords :
ISDN; satellite relay systems; ACTS; Advanced Communication Technology Satellite; D-channel protocol; INTELSAT IBS/IDR service networks; ISDN challenges; VSAT networks; activation; asynchronous transfer mode protocol; broadband ISDN; canonical architectures; congestion control mechanism; deactivation; frame switching protocols; frame-relay; multicarrier demand assigned TDMA; performance parameters; satellite communications; service quality; signaling system No.7; standards; Asynchronous transfer mode; B-ISDN; Communication switching; Communication system control; Control systems; Digital relays; Frame relay; ISDN; Protocols; Satellite communication;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics and Aerospace Conference, 1988. How will Space and Terrestrial Systems Share the Future? Conference Proceedings, IEEE EASCON '88, 21st Annual
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
DOI :
10.1109/EASCON.1988.11229
