Best Wireless Technology for the Flight Line of the Future: A Multi-Criteria Decision Making and Utility Theory Analysis

Abstract

To stay competitive and innovate, the Air Force needs to exploit all technological advancements. One of these advancements is sharing information between devices wirelessly on the Flight Line. This research used multi-criteria decision making and utility theory to choose the best wireless network based on coverage, throughput, hardware, reliability and latency. The wireless networks considered were current state (Wi-Fi), upgraded Wi-Fi, 5G mmWave, LTE, and Low Earth Orbit Satcom. The satcom alternative was the preferred for two of the three methods, while upgraded Wi-Fi infrastructure was the preferred using utility theory. This work highlights the need for investment in flight line infrastructure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 05, 2020
Accession Number
AD1106273

Entities

People

  • Kort A Koser

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • 4G Wireless Networks
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Business Administration
  • Cellular Networks
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Communications
  • Earth Orbits
  • Energy Consumption
  • Information Systems
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Management Personnel
  • Mobile Phones
  • Radio Equipment
  • Wireless Communications
  • Wireless Networks

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • 5G
  • 5G - Internet of Things
  • Space