Providing IP QoS over GEO satellite systems using MPLS

摘要

Multi-protocol label switching(MPLS)is a promising technology thatis quickly gathering momentum as a solution for delivering quality ofservice(QoS)on IP-based terrestrial networks. It is then appropriateto wonder how this technology could affect the next generationsatellite networks(from at least an interopera- bility standpoint)andif satellite network designers should implement MPLS on their spacesegment (and if yes, how?). These are the main questions that thispaper is addressing.