In this paper, ATM self healing network based on virtual path is discussed. The network structure, system characteristics and self healing algorithm are studied, and the spare capacity is also assigned and calculated.

• 讨论了基于虚通道的ATM（异步转移模式）自愈网的结构、自愈算法及其特点，同时对自愈网的空闲容量进行了分配和设计。