Modeling and simulation for a new virtual-clock-based collision resolution algorithm

Virtual time Ethemet is a multiple access protocol proposed to provide FCFS transmission service over the predominant Ethemet bus. It incorporates a novel message-rescheduling algorithm based on the virtual clock mechanism. By manipulating virtual clocks back up over a common virtual time axis and performing timely collision resolution, the algorithm guarantees the system＇s queuing strictness. The protocol is particularly modeled as a finite state machine and implemented using OPNET tools. Simulation studies prove its correctness and effectiveness.