Traffic considerations in switched data networks
G. J. Clowes, C. S. Jayasuriya · 1973
Based on a model for the data traffic between major Canadian cities, different types of switched networks are compared chiefly on the basis of channel miles. Circuit switched, packet switched and combined circuit/packet switched networks are compared. Attention is given to the internodal grade of service and the significant network design parameters such as the distribution of message lengths and the selection of packet sizes. Different network topologies, with fixed routing strategies, are analyzed.