Session 1: Performance Optimization I

Efficient Recursive Performance Optimisation of Communication Networks Via Simulation
R.K. Boel, S. Deman, SYSTeMS Group -Universiteit Ghent, Belgium

Solution for the Wolf Architecture Load Balancing Problem
M.A. Cavenaghi, Joao A. Martini, A.G. Neto, State Univ. of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Flow-Controlled Throughput in Distributed Simulators of Feedforward Queueing Networks
A.Kumar, R. Shorey, Indian Institute of Technology, India

A Robust Load Balancer for Heterogeneous Distributed Systems Type-A
Al-Dahoud Ali, Al-Zaytoonah University, Jordan

Session 2: Performance Optimization II

Simulation of Vector Computing for Multi-user Detection in Spread-Spectrum Communications
N. Manjikian, Queen's University, Canada

Protocol and Evaluation of Transaction Processing Schemes in Agent-Based Distributed Systems
Tien-Fu Chen, Kuei-Jone Chang, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

On the Important Function in Splitting Simulation
M.J.J. Garvels, D.P. Kroese, J.K.C.W. van Ommeren, University of Twente, Holland

A Cycle-Based Approach for Parallel Simulation of Mobile Communications Networks
J. Voigt, G.P. Fettweis, Dresden University of Technology, Germany

Session 3: TCP

Performance Characteristics of Multiplexed TCP Connections
T. Larsson, Y. Ismailov, A. Nilsson, Ericsson Radio Systems, Sweden

An Approximate GSPN Model for the Accurate Performance Analysis of Correlated TCP Connections
M.A. Marsan, C. Casetti, R. Gaeta, M. Meo, Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Towards a Rate Coordination Between TCP and ABR Congestion Control Algorithms
K. Djemame, M. Kara, University of Leeds, UK

Performance of TCP Connections in Wormhole Routing and ATM Networks
A. Bianco, E. Leonardi, F. Neri, M. Munafò, Politecnico di Torino, Italy

TCP in the Satellite Environment: Analysis and Some Operative Proposals
M. Marchese, University of Genoa, Italy

TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2000

Session 1: Internet - QoS/Traffic I

Delivering End-to-End Statistical QoS Guarantees for Expedited Forwarding
M. Listanti, F. Ricciato, S. Salsano, Infocom Dept., Italy

A Simulation Study of Adaptive Voice Communications on IP Networks
A. Barberis, C. Casetti, J.C. De Martin, M. Meo, Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Analysis of Loss Periods for Video Transfer Over UDP
V. Markovski, L. Trajkovic, Simon Fraser University, Canada

Objective Perceptual Quality Estimation for MPEG-2 Video Streams
S. Giordano, G. Insolvibile, M. Pagano, Università di Pisa, Italy

Performance Analysis of a Wavelet-Based Hurst Parameter Estimator for Self-Similar Network Traffic
F. Xue, L. Trajkovic, Simon Fraser University, Canada

Session 2: Internet - QoS/Traffic II

Bandwidth Requirement of a Differentiated Self-Similar Packet Stream
S.M.R. Mahdavian, A. Leon-Garcia, University of Toronto, Canada

Workload Characterization of Mail Servers
L. Bertolotti, M.C. Calzarossa, Università di Pavia, Italy

Measurement and Analysis of Wide Area Network (WAN) Traffic
Y. Choi, H. Lee, HRL Laboratories, L.L.C., USA

Experimental Performance Evaluation of a Flow Control Algorithm for Multimedia Network Applications Over a WAN
A. Iscra, S. Zappatore, University of Genoa, Italy

Reducing Latency on the Internet Using ?Component-Based Download? and ?File-Segment Transfer Protocol?
B.S. Noghani, S. Kretschmann, R.D. McLeod, University of Manitoba, Canada

Session 3: Internet - Security and Services

An Authentication and Digital Signature Scheme Based on Block Cipher Hashing and RSA Cryptography
K.H. Rahouma, P. Zinterhof, University of Salzburg, Austria

Performance Analysis of an Enhanced-Security Distributed Voting Algorithm
K. Kwiat, B. Hardekopf, Air Force Research Laboratory, USA

Transport-Oriented Service Models for Multimedia Data Presentation
K. Ravindran, The City University of New York, USA

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2000

Session 1: Radio and Satellite I

Traffic Modeling in Hierarchical Cellular Networks
G. Boggia, P. Camarda, N. Di Fonzo, Politecnico di Bari, Italy

Analytical Call Level Model of GSM/GPRS Networks
K. Begain, M. Ermel, T. Müller, J. Shüler, M. Schweigel, TU Dresden, Germany

Resource Allocation Schemes for Voice and Data Integration Over Wireless Cellular Networks
W. Ajib, P. Godlewski, E.N.S.T., France

Performance Evaluation of a Multi-Level Allocation Algorithm for VBR Traffic Over a Geo Satellite
N. Celandroni, E. Ferro, F. Potortì, Satellite Networks Group, CNUCE/ C.N.R., Italy

A Model for GSM Speech
T. Westholm, B. Olin, Ericsson Radio Systems, Sweden

Session 2: Radio and Satellite II

Computer Simulation of Performance Enhancing Methods in ATM Based Fixed Wireless Access Networks
I. Forkel, R. Easo, S. Mangold, Aachen University of Technology, Germany

Performance Comparison of Channel Allocation Strategies in a Cellular Network Over Highways
A. Iscra, P. Maryni, Italy

A Performance Comparison of Routing Protocols for Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks
D.D. Perkins, H. Hughes, Michigan State University, USA

Independence Assumption Study for a Satellite Navigation System's Availability Model
M.-L. Yin, C.L. Hyde, R.R. Arellano, L.E. James, Raytheon System Co., USA

IEEE 802.11 WLAN Versus ETSI Hyperlan Type 1: Performance Comparison Under Influence of Hidden Terminals
Z. Hadzi, V. Spasenovski, B. Spasenovski, Institute of Telecommunications, Republic of Macedonia

Session 3: Queueing Systems

Queueing of Fixed-Length Messages in the Presence of Server Interruptions
V. Inghelbrecht, B. Steyaert, H. Bruneel, K. Laevens, Microsoft Research Ltd, UK

Applying Pertubation Analysis to Traffic Shaping
D.C. Lee, University of Southern California, USA

On Modeling Overhead in Closed Multiple Class Queueing Network Models
M. Curiel, R. Puigjaner, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Spain