ATM VIA SATELLITE - A FRAMEWORK AND IMPLEMENTATION

This paper describes an ATM-based satellite network, focusing on the n etworking (ATM) aspects of the design. The ATM requirements and the ba sic design of the network are outlined. In particular, a simple MAC la yer is proposed in which ATM service classes are mapped onto MF-TDMA u plink access methods. The uplink access and resource allocation approa ches based on this model are described in detail. Also, this paper sho ws how different qualities-of-service can be provided by using a combi nation of different access schemes. This paper also covers scheduling for the uplink portion of the satellite network. The use of Hierarchic al Round Robin is argued on the grounds of performance, flexibility an d implementability.