Model design for a battlegroup intranet using a UAV
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Authors
Sadlier, Sean M.
Hubbard, Franklin R.
Subjects
HALE
UAV
Global Hawk
Wireless communications
Network centric warfare
Network centric operations
Military satellite communications
Computer models
UAV
Global Hawk
Wireless communications
Network centric warfare
Network centric operations
Military satellite communications
Computer models
Advisors
Bordetsky, Alex
Racoosin, Charles
Date of Issue
2003-12
Date
March 2002
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
In this thesis the groundwork for an unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) supporting the communications architecture of a US Naval Battle Group is proposed. The Global Hawk UAV described in detail is used as an example of a viable system. A system using a UAV as a central node in a battle group intranet could enhance the communications within a battle group. The preliminary steps required to demonstrate this concept using a model based on the OPNET software program are defined. The model presented is the one we recommend modifying to research this concept further. Finally, the requirements for transitioning the existing model to one that can test the operational concept proposed in this thesis are given.
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Thesis
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Information Sciences (IS)
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Format
xiv, 93 p. : ill. ;
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.