Research in Developing a Signaling and Supervisory Control (SSC) Plan for Tactical Navy Communications Systems
Abstract
This report covers a multi-task program directed at improving tactical voice communications by improving Signaling and Supervisory Control (SSC) through the use of semiautomatic signaling. Included is the consideration of multiple-access discrete-address as a means of sharing channel communications capacity. This report presents a suggested Signaling and Supervisory Control (SSC) plan. Indications are that the implementation of SSC incorporating semiautomatic signalers should result in greatly improved tactical voice communications by reducing the time needed for supervisory traffic, by using faster and more positive call establishment, and by allowing a more efficient sharing of available frequencies and equipment. No major changes in either communications procedures or existing radio equipment are proposed. Primary emphasis has been placed on voice nets, although many forms of data and record traffic can benefit similarly. An evolutionary program of improving SSC is feasible using signalers and is recommended. Certain characteristics of tactical communications are presented, SSC functions are defined and selected in order of priority; how signalers would be utilized is described, a general implementation plan is presented, techniques for estimating the grade of service and channel loading are included along with an approach to combining functional nets on one or more channels.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0866339
Entities
People
- Arnold M. Mccalmont
- G. Kenneth Miller
- James Von Benken