Transformational communications architecture for the Unit Operations Center (UOC), Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S), and Command and Control On-the-Move Network, Digital Over-the-Horizon Relay (CoNDOR)
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Authors
Joseforsky, David C.
Garcia, Gilbert O.
Subjects
UOC
CAC2S
CoNDOR
FSO
802.11b
SecNet-11
802.16
OFDM
Microwave
SATCOM
INMARSAT
IRIDIUM
KG-235
LOS
BLOS
OTH
Communications on-the-move
FORCEnet
CAC2S
CoNDOR
FSO
802.11b
SecNet-11
802.16
OFDM
Microwave
SATCOM
INMARSAT
IRIDIUM
KG-235
LOS
BLOS
OTH
Communications on-the-move
FORCEnet
Advisors
Kemple, Bill
Steckler, Brian
Date of Issue
2004-06
Date
June 2004
Publisher
Monterey California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
The purpose of this research was to introduce a Transformational Communications Architecture for the Unit Operations Center (UOC); Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S); and Command and Control On-the- Move Network, Digital Over-the-Horizon Relay (CoNDOR). The methodology used was to conduct Field Tests with government contractors and private vendors in order to demonstrate the capabilities of each wireless technology researched. These wireless technologies, Free Space Optics (FSO), Microwave, 802.16, 802.11b over SecNet-11, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), Broadband Satellite, INMARSAT, and Iridium, all have the potential of being implemented in the transformational communications architecture for intra-nodal and inter-nodal links for UOC and CAC2S, as well as the CoNDOR communications architecture. The ultimate goal of this research was to introduce different technologies that offer more flexibility, mobility, and capability at the tactical level giving the Marine Corps the tactical wireless edge. Throughout this research, the focus revolved around testing equipment and network configurations in an IP network. Special consideration was given to wireless issues for the UOC, CAC2S, and CoNDOR, which could improve line-of-sight, beyond line-of-sight, and over-the-horizon communications for each program. These new technologies will transform communications in the United States Marine Corps for the 21st century.
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Information Sciences (IS)
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xxvi, 248 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps
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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.