RFC 3393 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2002

IP Packet Delay Variation Metric for IP Performance Metrics

Overview

RFC 3393, “IP Packet Delay Variation Metric for IP Performance Metrics”, is a Proposed Standard document published in November 2002 by C. Demichelis, P. Chimento. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo refers to a metric for variation in delay of packets across Internet paths. The metric is based on the difference in the One-Way- Delay of selected packets. This difference in delay is called 'IP Packet Delay variation.' The metric is valid for measurements between two hosts both in the case that they have synchronized clocks and in the case that they are not synchronized. We discuss both in this draft.

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What “Proposed Standard” means

An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.

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