Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Technology: An Overview

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Abstract:

This paper presents a brief overview of the emerging network protocol standard known as Asynchronous Transfer Mode or ATM. ATM was developed by the telecommunications industry as part of the long-term shift of communications services to the B-ISDN standard. By taking advantage of the highly reliable fiber optic networks available, ATM offers faster and more efficient data communications than existing protocols such as X.25. A rigorous, layered protocol exists that gives ATM the flexibility to carry many different of traffic, including voice, imagery, and video, as well as data. Networks, Protocols, Telecommunications

Author(s):
Webster, James R.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0023

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL/MR/8143--93-7337
Monitor Series:
NRL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS, FIBER OPTICS, IMAGE PROCESSING, OPTICS, FIBERS, OPTICAL DATA, STANDARDS, TRANSFER, VOICE COMMUNICATIONS, PAPER, VIDEO SIGNALS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INDUSTRIES, LOCAL AREA NETWORKS, NETWORKS, TRAFFIC
Field(s)/Group(s):
Non-Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
ASYNCHRONOUS TRANSFER MODE, PROTOCOLS
Report Date:
1993 Jun 04