On a model of information transmission through unreliable communication channel

Consideration was given to the problems of error-free information transmission through an unreliable communication channel with allowance for duration of the arbitrarily distributed disturbing factor. It was assumed that the distribution functions of packet transmission time, inter-error duration, and time of elimination of the disturbing factor are arbitrary as well. The generalized probability of undistorted information transmission in a given time was obtained. The expectation of the time of error-free transmission was calculated, and its examination enabled determination of a rational strategy of information transmission.

Presented by the member of Editorial Board: B. G. Volik