The use of a multi-processor minicomputer for communication system simulationAn experimental facility is described which allows new computer communications techniques to be tested under conditions closely approximating those of real systems. A three-processor minicomputer configuration is used to achieve real-time operation at channel transmission rates of up to 50 Kbits per second. One processor runs a channel controller-concentrator program, a second is dedicated to simulation of the communication channel characteristics, and the third to the simulation of up to 1000 user terminals. The latter are divided into classes consisting of interactive time-sharing users of differing characteristics and file nodes, mixed in different proportions. Real user nodes are connected to the channel simulator processor, providing experience with actual operating characteristics under different channel loadings.
Document ID
19740050841
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Binder, R.
Kuo, F. F. (Hawaii, University Honolulu, Hawaii, United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Facilities, Research, And Support
Meeting Information
Meeting: Asilomar Conference on Circuits, Systems, and Computers