Applications of public gigabit networks

Applications likely to require gigabit-per-second communications, including supercomputer networking, remote visualization, and virtual reality, are presented. Specifically, dynamic radiation therapy planning, visualization and telepresence, and medical imaging applications are examined. Public gigabit network requirements, applications of broadband ISDN to gigabit networks, the needs of applications with B-ISDN, and distance hiding in public gigabit networks are discussed