Simulation-based analysis and evaluation of tactical multi-hop radio networks
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Smith, Howard D.
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Gibson, John H.
Singh, Gurminder
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2009-03
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Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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For many years, the technologies involved in the newest generations of tactical communication equipment have increased the reliability and security of tactical voice communications from the highest to the lowest levels of combat command. However, the complexities inherent to wireless data networks have prevented the reach of valuable data links from extending efficiently and reliably to the lowest levels of tactical command. This thesis attempts to quantify the performance of tactical data networks using existing technologies and currently deployed mobile wireless networking devices by analyzing the results of network simulations involving currently deployed devices. By quantifying these performance metrics and comparing them to previously collected simulation results involving experimental technologies, we hope to provide a mode of comparison that will accurately reflect the degree to which newer mobile wireless networking devices will benefit our operational forces.
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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xvi, 107 p. : col. ill. ;
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.