Analysis of ATM-based satellite channel.
Abstract: Telephone networks are an essential part of modern life, the newest version or generation is the broadband integrated services digital network (BISDN). The B-ISDN uses the ATM as a transmission protocol. ATM is a streamlined form of packet switching suitable for high speed networks; it developed as a part of B-ISDN. Its importance grows especially after the introduction of IP over ATM. It is a flexible mode of transfer. It can provide many QoS categories and can work with different rates.