Communication in Computer Networks: Time Delay and Data Rate Performance Modelling

摘要

Three analytical models were developed for inexpensive and fast evaluation of two performance time delays and the data rate of a logical link between two end users in a sample computer network configuration. Models were specifically developed for a small scale network used for control of an industrial plant, using a three node configuration for simplicity, while still retaining all useful components for general cases. The resulting models may be applied outside the area for which they were developed, and can also be extended without theoretical difficulty to encompass more complex network configurations. (ERA citation 11:005632)