| An advanced training system has many subsystems. One of the main subsystems is the computer network. Recent developments in virtual reality and multimedia enabled the researchers to develop advanced training systems with audio and video capabilities. These bandwidth hungry training systems require high-speed computer networks. This research work evaluates the performance of various network technologies like Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and ATM. The network evaluation is done by plotting maximum performance graphs under the framework of General Systems Performance Theory (GSPT). In order to plot the maximum performance graphs, network parameter is measured using test software. The test software was developed in Java. The designed software measures the network throughput for point-to-point and multi-point networking environment. This research project will help the developers of advanced training systems to develop more bandwidth intensive and virtual reality based training systems. |
