Multi-master Automatic Switchover MF-TDMA Network with Distributed Burst Algorithm

Abstract

Multi-frequency Time Division Multiple Access (MF-TDMA) technology has obvious advantages in flexible network formation and service transmission support of Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) network. Multi-master can greatly improve the network’s redundancy. However, the carrier capability and network capability especially the master station is limited by the small antenna size earth station. The distributed burst transmission scheme could improve this performance. Here, combining with distributed burst algorithm, a multi-master automatic switchover network is proposed especially for differential station capacity.