A VISION TOWARD TACTICAL CONVERGENCE: A CASE STUDY OF INTEGRATING 5G TECHNOLOGY
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Authors
Allen, Brian T.
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5G
mobile devices
tactical networks
tactical convergence
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Qualcomm
mobile devices
tactical networks
tactical convergence
LTE
Qualcomm
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Xie, Geoffrey G.
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2024-03
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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The deployment of fifth-generation (5G) technology has been identified as a crucial strategic technology for various industries, including the military. In particular, the Department of Defense (DOD) has emphasized the importance of early adoption of 5G technology to maintain a competitive edge. However, deploying commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) 5G solutions in tactical networks still requires further investigation. Tactical environments are complex, dynamic, and often hostile, imposing unique challenges for network communication. Leveraging software-only solutions to integrate 5G technologies utilizing tactical convergence offers significant benefits in terms of cost, flexibility, and reliability. This study sets out to collect and analyze data from 5G network experiments to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities of deploying and utilizing 5G technology in tactical settings. Our goal is to advance the development of more effective and efficient network solutions. This study uncovered potential performance tradeoffs with explicit network slicing, the significance of expanded spectrum access with 5G, and the value of COTS solutions for accelerated tactical network development. Recommendations include pursuing full network slicing implementation in an experimental tactical environment and exploring AI/ML models for resource optimization and cyber defense.
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