Traffic dynamics on two-layer multiplex networks with limited queue resource

Abstract

Modeling multiple complex systems as multiplex networks has refreshed our opinions about the structure and dynamics of assorted real-world systems. By studying the traffic dynamics of two-layer multiplex networks, it can be found that the limited buffer queue length of each node in both the logical and physical layers is one of the factors that restrict the whole network traffic capacity. Since high degree nodes in the network may bear heavier load, it is necessary to allocate a larger buffer queue to them. In order to enhance the transport efficiency, a new queue allocation strategy is proposed to alleviate the congestion of the two-layer multiplex networks. By extensive computer simulations, the proposed strategy can effectively improve the traffic capacity of the multiplex networks.