Transient anlaysis of a store-and-forward computer-communications network
Albert B. Garcia, Wade H. Shaw · 1986
This paper presents the results of a study of transient behavior in a store-and-forward, computer-communications network. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the nature of network performance during severe loading of a network previously operating at steady state conditions. This knowledge is critical since networks are generally designed for a maximum steady state message load. When a transient situation develops, the network may not perform as originally intended and may produce excessive message delay.