Ongoing TCP Research Related to Satellites

M. Allman, S. Dawkins, D. Glover, J. Griner, D. Tran, T. Henderson, J. Heidemann, J. Touch, H. Kruse, S. Ostermann, K. Scott, and J. Semke
USC/Information Sciences Institute

Abstract

This document outlines possible TCP enhancements that may allow TCP to better utilize the available bandwidth provided by networks containing satellite links. The algorithms and mechanisms outlined have not been judged to be mature enough to be recommended by the IETF. The goal of this document is to educate researchers as to the current work and progress being done in TCP research related to satellite networks.

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Allman00a

M. Allman, S. Dawkins, D. Glover, J. Griner, D. Tran, T. Henderson, J. Heidemann, J. Touch, H. Kruse, S. Ostermann, K. Scott, and J. Semke. Ongoing TCP Research Related to Satellites. RFC2760, Internet Request For Comments, February, 2000. <http://www.isi.edu/~johnh/PAPERS/Allman00a.html>.

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