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Accession Number:
ADA056345
Title:
A Lower Bound to Protocol Information in Data Networks
Corporate Author:
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS LAB
Report Date:
1978-06-01
Abstract:
Data communication networks transmit much information besides the actual users messages. This extra information is called protocol information. This thesis extends Gallagers initial work in providing a information-theoretic lower bound to how much of this protocol information is absolutely necessary for the proper operation of a network. The lower bound is a function of the average amount of time messages are allowed to be delayed before being transmitted. The bound suggests that the strategies considered by Gallager are close to optimal.
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Supplementary Note:
Sponsored in part by DARPA.
Pages:
0058
Distribution Statement:
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Contract Number:
N00014-64-C-1183
Contract Number 2:
ARPA ORDER-3045
File Size:
21.14MB
