Open architecture as an enabler for FORCEnet

Download
Author
Deering, Viviane
Grates, Patrick
Hedge, Tom
Kung, Sein
Martinez, Maria
Mcarthy, Percival
Pugh, Kevin
Radojkovic, Sasha
Date
2006-09Advisor
Green, John M.
Metadata
Show full item recordAbstract
This project concentrates on implementing network centric military operations with specific threat engagement scenarios using legacy and future warfare systems based on open architecture concepts. These systems may be based at sea, on land or in the air, and provide fire control solutions that match sensed threats to available weapons throughout the battle space. Using a unique methodology, the project provides the following: 1) characterization of the battle space 2) description of the design principles applied and 3) a conceptual design. The conceptual design is then modeled using ARENA�Ӊ�� simulation software in an attempt to validate the proposed architecture. The project concentrates on implementing three very specific scenarios: Engage on Remote (EOR), Forward Pass (FP), and Remote Fire (RF). These concepts are applied to the FORCEnet Open Architecture Domain Model using legacy and future Naval systems such as AEGIS Cruisers and Destroyers, DD(x), CG(x), Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System (JLENS). As a part of the above scenarios, the presentation will address specifics on best shooter selection. The resulting functional architecture and data flows transform concepts into real engagement methods. These methods will match the Detect-Control-Engage (DCE) sequence with Observe-Orient-Decide and Act (OODA), and employ current methods of data fusion from various platforms to provide a true integrated fire control solution. Combat identified threats on the network can then be matched to any available weapons on the network, and the preferred shooter selected can efficiently engage the threat. Thus, the effective and efficient use of all sensors and weapons available in the battle space becomes possible. This project concentrates on implementing network centric military operations with specific threat engagement scenarios using legacy and future warfare systems based on open architecture concepts. These systems may be based at sea, on land or in the air, and provide fire control solutions that match sensed threats to available weapons throughout the battle space. Using a unique methodology, the project provides the following: 1) characterization of the battle space 2) description of the design principles applied and 3) a conceptual design. The conceptual design is then modeled using ARENAÔ‘ simulation software in an attempt to validate the proposed architecture. The project concentrates on implementing three very specific scenarios: Engage on Remote (EOR), Forward Pass (FP), and Remote Fire (RF). These concepts are applied to the FORCEnet Open Architecture Domain Model using legacy and future Naval systems such as AEGIS Cruisers and Destroyers, DD(x), CG(x), Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System (JLENS). As a part of the above scenarios, the presentation will address specifics on best shooter selection. The resulting functional architecture and data flows transform concepts into real engagement methods. These methods will match the Detect-Control-Engage (DCE) sequence with Observe-Orient-Decide and Act (OODA), and employ current methods of data fusion from various platforms to provide a true integrated fire control solution. Combat identified threats on the network can then be matched to any available weapons on the network, and the preferred shooter selected can efficiently engage the threat. Thus, the effective and efficient use of all sensors and weapons available in the battle space becomes possible.
NPS Report Number
NPS-SE-06-002Related items
Showing items related by title, author, creator and subject.
-
Naval network-centric sensor resource management
Johnson, Bonnie Worth; Green, John M. (2002-04);The benefits of implementing a network-centric Navy lie in the new capabilities made possible by enhanced information sharing between Navy platforms. Foremost is the potential to enable, enhance, and automate dispersed ... -
FORCEnet an analysis of the Trident Warrior 2003 exercise
Lagana, John P. (Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2004-09);Since the country has moved into the Information Age, the military forces have been moving towards network based operations. The rapid expansion of the internet and information technology (IT) has led to the emerging theory ... -
Open architecture as an enabler for FORCEnet Cruise Missile Defense
Camacho, Juan G.; Guest, Lawrence F.; Hernandez, Belen M.; Johnson, Thomas M.; Kang, Alan H.; Le, Giang T.; MacGillivray, Brian J.; Ngo, Tu K.; Norman, Kyle B.; Tomei, Franklin (Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2007); NPS-SE-07-004Advancements in missile technology have made cruise missile capability available worldwide. Current US naval weapon systems lack full interoperability across multiple platforms and full integration of detection, control, ...