Networked Airborne ISR&T Long Endurance - Communications Architecture (NAILE-CA)
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Authors
Garza, Victor R.
Wood, Brian
Gallup, Shelley
MacKinnon, Douglas
Subjects
network
intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting
ISR&T
target
targeting
command and control
data link
bandwidth
autonomy
surface warfare
data management
swarm
intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting
ISR&T
target
targeting
command and control
data link
bandwidth
autonomy
surface warfare
data management
swarm
Advisors
Date of Issue
2022
Date
2022
Publisher
Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
The Networked Airborne ISR&T Long Endurance - Communications Architecture (NAILE-CA) concept provides a long-haul unmanned aircraft system (UAS) sensor constellation for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting (ISR&T). NAILE-CA does not have network specifics to provide determination of the bandwidth, data links, apertures, compute, security, and autonomy requirements. Through analysis of current radio and networking technologies, we simulated how to optimize network traffic for the NAILE-CA concept. We found by completing a thorough analysis of sensor network traffic and correlation of data we were able to proffer recommendations on optimizing network links. These recommendations include: The NAILE concept can essentially be called a Flying Ad Hoc Network (FANET), which has a specific topology and can be modeled and analyzed. We have found that four common routing algorithms can be used to connect the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the FANET and maintain the necessary communication links. To improve the performance of the FANET in NAILE, we recommend using a directional antenna and adding location and direction information to the routing algorithm. We also need an efficient and reliable routing algorithm that can find the best routes between the UAVs and recover quickly when a UAV is replaced due to flight endurance limitations. We have found that certain algorithms are better at building and maintaining routes quickly, according to our models. In addition, the UAVs in NAILE will need to be able to carry large payloads and have good power efficiency to extend their flight endurance. Using a directional antenna on the UAVs will help conserve power and improve the performance of the FANET in NAILE.
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NPS NRP Project Poster
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Commander, Naval Information Forces (COMNAVIFOR)
U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF)
U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF)
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This research is supported by funding from the Naval Postgraduate School, Naval Research Program (PE 0605853N/2098). https://nps.edu/nrp
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
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