@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/4905, title = {Data Traffic Dynamics and Saturation on a Single Link}, author = {Reginald D. Smith}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {The dynamics of User Datagram Protocol (UDP) traffic over Ethernet between two computers are analyzed using nonlinear dynamics which shows that there are two clear regimes in the data flow: free flow and saturated. The two most important variables affecting this are the packet size and packet flow rate. However, this transition is due to a transcritical bifurcation rather than phase transition in models such as in vehicle traffic or theorized large-scale computer network congestion. It is hoped this model will help lay the groundwork for further research on the dynamics of networks, especially computer networks.}, journal = {International Journal of Computer and Information Engineering}, volume = {3}, number = {3}, year = {2009}, pages = {580 - 585}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/4905}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/27}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 27, 2009}, }