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An On-Off Source Model for Improved Buffer Statistics Modeling in TCP Fluid Approximation Models.

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Author(s)

Daniel I. Genin, Vladimir V. Marbukh

Abstract

We propose using an on-off fluid source model for queuing statistics under TCP. This model was originally introduced to model queuing statistics of ATM multiplexers by D.Anick, D.Mitra and M.M.Sondhi. A good approximation for packet loss probability is crucial for development of accurate TCP fluid approximation models, which are useful because of their relative mathematical simplicity. We validate the model by comparing queue length distributions predicted by the model with experimentally obtained ns2 queue length distributions for a range of parameters. Our results show that the new model significantly outperforms the frequently used M/D/1/B model.
Proceedings Title
The Eleventh Workshop on Mathematical Performance Modeling and Analysis MAMA 2009
Conference Dates
June 15, 2009
Conference Location
Seattle, WA

Keywords

TCP, queuing models, fluid approximation, congestion control

Citation

Genin, D. and Marbukh, V. (2010), An On-Off Source Model for Improved Buffer Statistics Modeling in TCP Fluid Approximation Models., The Eleventh Workshop on Mathematical Performance Modeling and Analysis MAMA 2009, Seattle, WA, [online], https://doi.org/10.1109/ALLERTON.2009.5394525 (Accessed July 17, 2024)

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Created January 22, 2010, Updated May 15, 2020