Packet switch architectures and user protocol interfaces for VSAT networks

1 July 1988

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Communications Magazine

Vol. 26 (7) , 39-47
https://doi.org/10.1109/35.7644

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

SWITCHES
PACKET SWITCHING
PROTOCOLS
TIME DIVISION MULTIPLE ACCESS
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
TIME DIVISION MULTIPLEXING
DATA COMMUNICATION
SATELLITE BROADCASTING
ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES
COMPUTER NETWORKS

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