Satellites And The Internet: Challenges And Solutions by D. C. Palter (2004-02-20) Mass Market Paperback

Please note: this book is close to 20 years old. It remains a good introduction to how the fundamental TCP/IP protocols work and the issues running over long latency networks. However, the mitigation technologies have advanced significantly since the book was published.The book is out of print from the publisher (SatNews Publishers) but I have many copies available. However, before purchasing, please confirm a 20 year-old textbook will fit your requirements.Original description: This text reviews everything you need to know about TCP/IP and how to make it work effectively over a long latency satellite network. It begins with an overview of how TCP, UDP, and IP actually work, and describes the problems running over a high delay network. The book then surveys the various techniques to improve performance, including standards-based TCP enhancements, satellite-specific protocols, TCP acceleration, caching and HTTP acceleration, compression, and reliable multicast. Worth its weight in gold for any satellite engineer.