Economic Analysis of Integrated DOD Voice and Data Networks.
Abstract
The objective of this study is to investigate alternative switching strategies for future integrated DOD voice and data networks. Three fundamental problems are addressed: 1) The economics of integrating voice and data applications in a common communications network; 2) The comparison of alternative switching technologies for integrated voice and data networks; and 3) The economics of low Voice Digitization Rate devices. The major conclusion of this study is that the packet-switching technology is substantially more cost-effective for serving DOD voice or data requirements than the other alternatives examined. This conclusion holds whether voice and data are carried by separate networks or by one integrated network. Results and recommendations regarding future DOD communications are provided and the sensitivity of the results are tested with respect to traffic variations, cost trends of switching and transmission, and network performance variables. The significant variables which affect the recommendations are identified and quantified. The intent of this study is to identify and quantify network technologies which demonstrate long term low operating costs. Additional keywords: Cost models; Comparison; Circuit Switching; Hyrbid(circuit packet) Switching; Data transmission systems. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA155521
Entities
People
- H. Frank
- I. Gitman