State estimation of congested TCP traffic networks

Abstract

State Estimation is an intrinsic element of many network management systems, like Power Distribution Networks and Water Distribution Networks, where its implementation not only facilitates real-time online monitoring with better observability, but it also enables an advanced control with improved system security. This paper presents a new technique based on State Estimation to address some general shortcomings of the current Active Queue Management schemes such as RED and discusses potential issues in TCP networks in order to achieve better performance. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2006.