THE DESIGN OF SURVIVABLE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
Abstract
The design of communications networks that have a high probability o surviving the terminals which they serve when both the network and the terminal are subject to bombardment is presented. The probability of survival of a communications network can be increased by either hardening the elements of the network, adjusting the location of the elements, or adding additional redundant elements to the network. The choice of technique in any given case is based on cost. The designer's problem is to specify the physical hardness and location of each element of the network so that the network cost is minimized and the network as a whole possesses a probability of survival which is compatible with that of its terminals. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0286421
Entities
People
- Todd G. Williams
Organizations
- Rome Laboratory