Unlike many books on Asynchronous Transfer Mode, this text approaches the subject systematically and reflects the state-of-the-art technology being applied throughout the world today. In addition, it provides a fundamental source of reference in the ATM research field. The following topics are discussed in detail: * traffic modelling and characterisation * traffic and congestion control * bandwidth and admission control * ATM switch architecture * models of ATM switches * routing and optimisation * quality of service * network management * high speed LANs and MANs * performance modelling studies

Zusammenfassung
Provides a source of reference in the ATM research field. This text discusses topics such as: traffic modelling and characterisation; traffic and congestion control; bandwidth and admission control; ATM switch architecture; models of ATM switches; routing and optimisation; quality of service; network management; and, high speed LANs and MANs.

Inhalt
Traffic models and characterisation. Traffic and congestion control. Routing and optimisation. Adaptation layer and protocols. Network management. Models of ATM switches. Bandwidth and admission control. Performance modelling studies.