Title :
Optimum packet size for data networks with random channel errors
Author :
Shamim, A.A. ; Majithia, J.C.
Author_Institution :
University of Waterloo, Department of System Design, Waterloo, Canada
Abstract :
The formula for the optimum packet size required for maximum utilisation of network lines can be derived in several different ways, under a usual assumption of error-free transmission lines/channels. An analysis based on the concept of minimisation of network overheads is used to derive the optimum packet size for lines having random-error characteristics. The messages are assumed to have a Poisson distribution, and the network uses a stop-and-wait strategy for error detection and correction.
Keywords :
communication channels; data transmission systems; error correction; error detection; Poisson distribution; communication; correction; data networks; error detection; network overhead minimisation; optimum packet size; random channel errors; stop and wait strategy;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19750114
