A Survey of Congestion Control Techniques and Data Link Protocols in Satellite Networks
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paper_title: Static and dynamic retransmission control for slotted aloha in transmission channels with erasure and capture

paper_content:

Slotted Aloha can be an attractive multiple access scheme for mobile radio applications, mainly for mobile satellite services. This is especially so when capture-effects occur, i.e. when one out of several colliding data packets can capture the common receiver. Mostly this is due to varying signal levels of the transmitters. It is well-known that a slotted Aloha channel can become unstable. It performs acceptably only if a good retransmission control policy is applied. In this paper, static and dynamic stabilization methods for slotted Aloha in transmission channels with capture and erasure are compared. They are analyzed by analytical methods as well as by simulation. It turns out that a dynamic control procedure is more flexible and outperforms a static retransmission policy also in mobile radio channels.
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Title: A Survey of Congestion Control Techniques and Data Link Protocols in Satellite Networks

Section 1: Introduction
Description 1: Introduce the focus of the survey on congestion control and data link protocols in satellite networks.

Section 2: Media Access Control
Description 2: Discuss various media access control techniques including TDMA, SS-TDMA, slotted-ALOHA, and their associated issues and enhancements.

Section 3: Satellite-switched Time Division Multiple Access
Description 3: Examine the SS-TDMA scheme with emphasis on burst synchronization and time slot assignment.

Section 4: TDMA Enhancements and Experiments
Description 4: Explore various modifications to the TDMA scheme aimed at improving its performance and adaptability to different traffic types.

Section 5: Slotted-ALOHA
Description 5: Delve into the slotted-ALOHA scheme, its performance, and enhancements to tackle issues like collisions.

Section 6: Hybrid Random Access and Reservation Schemes
Description 6: Investigate hybrid schemes that combine random access and reservation protocols to improve channel utilization.

Section 7: Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
Description 7: Discuss the application and performance of CDMA in satellite networks, particularly in LEO satellite systems.

Section 8: Performance of CDMA in LEO Systems
Description 8: Analyze the specific performance characteristics and issues of DS-CDMA in low earth orbit systems.

Section 9: Other Performance Issues for Low Earth Orbit Satellites
Description 9: Examine additional performance aspects of LEO satellite networks, such as different constellation patterns and their impact.

Section 10: Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA)
Description 10: Detail the DAMA technique, its variants, and its application in integrated services satellite networks.

Section 11: Other Multiple Access Schemes
Description 11: Highlight additional multiple access methods such as Frequency Comb Multiple Access (FCMA) and Tone Sense Multiaccess with Partial Collision Detection (TSMA PCD).

Section 12: LAN Interconnection
Description 12: Address issues and solutions related to interconnecting local area networks using satellite links.

Section 13: Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ) Protocols
Description 13: Explore different ARQ protocols designed to handle retransmissions due to errors or congestion in satellite networks.

Section 14: Go-Back-N and Selective Reject ARQ
Description 14: Analyze the performance of Go-Back-N and Selective Reject ARQ schemes under satellite communication constraints.

Section 15: Other Retransmission Techniques
Description 15: Review other retransmission strategies to mitigate long propagation delays in satellite links.

Section 16: Routing
Description 16: Discuss routing mechanisms that leverage the reconfigurable nature of satellite networks.

Section 17: Asynchronous Transfer Mode via Satellites
Description 17: Examine the challenges and solutions of employing ATM in satellite-based integrated services digital networks.

Section 18: Error Characteristics
Description 18: Discuss the impact of error characteristics on satellite communications and potential solutions for reliable data transmission.

Section 19: Error Correction
Description 19: Review error correction methods suitable for satellite ATM schemes.

Section 20: Congestion Control
Description 20: Explore congestion control mechanisms tailored for satellite networks with large propagation delays.

Section 21: Multiple Access to ATM Conversion
Description 21: Address the challenge of converting multiple access methods to ATM in satellite networks.

Section 22: SONET SDH with Satellites
Description 22: Evaluate the application of SONET/SDH in satellite systems and its benefits.

Section 23: On-Board Processing
Description 23: Highlight the benefits of on-board processing and switching in satellite communications.

Section 24: Congestion Control Mechanisms
Description 24: Delve deeper into congestion control techniques, emphasizing integrated services and satellite packet switching networks.

Section 25: Summary
Description 25: Summarize the key findings of the survey and suggest areas for further research.