A note on the distribution of packet arrivals in high-speed data networks

A simple explanation is given of an anomaly often detected in traffic measurement when packet timings are truncated to nearest whole numbers. The correct observed discrete distribution is then calculated from an underlying continuous distribution. KEYWORDS Traffic modeling, Packet distribution.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2004
• Where: IADIS
• Authors: Vic Grout, Stuart Cunningham, Denise Oram, Rich Hebblewhite
• Keywords: IADIS 2004, IADIS 2008, KEYWORDS Traffic Modeling, Observed Discrete Distribution, Packet Timings