TITLE : Performance Analysis of TCP Enhancements for WWW Traffic using UBR + with Limited Buffers over Satellite Links

This contribution presents the simulation results on the performance of TCP enhancements over ATM-UBR+ for satellite latencies with limited switch buffers for WWW traffic. We analyze the impact of Fast Retransmit and Recovery (FRR or Reno), New Reno, Selective Acknowledgement (SACK), Early packet drop (EPD), and Selective Drop on LEO, MEO, and GEO satellite configurations for several buffer sizes. NOTICE: This document has been prepared to assist the ATM Forum. It is offered as a basis for discussion and is not binding on the contributing organization, or on any other member organizations. The material in this document is subject to change in form and content after further study. The contributing organization reserves the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein.

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