Design Concepts for the Next Generation CONUS AUTOVON.

Abstract

This report reviews technological developments in commercial telecommunications in switching, terrestrial transmission and satellite communications. Based on this assessment, six alternatives were postulated and analyzed to gain a better understanding of the fundamental structure, relationships and sensitivities of cost, survivability and performance considerations. The study indicates that there is a potential for large savings by exploiting the technological improvements in commercial communications. Although the uncertainties are very large for the more radical alternatives, the major risks are not technical. No single alternative is the preferred alternative. A composite of the best attributes of each is recommended and an implementation strategy is postulated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA070703

Entities

People

  • R. F. Deardorff
  • T. C. Harris
  • W. G. Hartung
  • W. P. Dotson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Business Administration
  • Command And Control
  • Communications Techniques
  • Computer Programs
  • Cost Reductions
  • Digital Communications
  • Economic Analysis
  • Management Personnel
  • Multiple Access
  • Network Science
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Systems Engineering
  • Telephone Systems
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • Space