Impulse Noise and Error Performance in Data Transmission

Pierre Mertz

ResearchPublished 1965

Summary of a study of statistical parameters that can describe the amplitude and occurrence of impulse noise, and the occurrence of errors, on a data transmission facility. It is found that the phenomena can be described by equations of a hyperbola, of the first or higher or lower orders. The study includes examination of the probability of error chains of extended duration resulting from the hyperbolic laws. Precautions are indicated for the measurement of error performance. Error performance data reported by the Bell System appear in an addendum.

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Mertz, Pierre, Impulse Noise and Error Performance in Data Transmission. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 1965. https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_memoranda/RM4526.html.
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