Introduction to Queueing Theory and Stochastic Teletraffic Models

TL;DR

This textbook introduces foundational stochastic models used in telecommunications, focusing on teletraffic, traffic modeling, resource allocation, and management, with background explanations for students new to probability and stochastic processes.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive introduction to queueing theory and teletraffic models tailored for students with basic engineering backgrounds, bridging gaps in understanding for those less familiar with stochastic concepts.

Findings

Provides foundational knowledge for teletraffic modeling

Includes background on probability and stochastic processes

Prepares students for advanced telecommunications research

Abstract

The aim of this textbook is to provide students with basic knowledge of stochastic models that may apply to telecommunications research areas, such as traffic modelling, resource provisioning and traffic management. These study areas are often collectively called teletraffic. This book assumes prior knowledge of a programming language, mathematics, probability and stochastic processes normally taught in an electrical engineering course. For students who have some but not sufficiently strong background in probability and stochastic processes, we provide, in the first few chapters, background on the relevant concepts in these areas.