Development of Improved Broadband Cable System Communications.
Abstract
A broadband cable system was installed at U.S. Army Combat Systems Test Activity (USACSTA) in 1980 to allow data communication between test site data acquisition systems. The high-speed modems selected for this function were found to be unreliable and unmaintainable. This project was to investigate alternative equipment which would be suitable for providing high-speed data communications on the USACSTA broadband cable system. The investigation was conducted at USACSTA from May 1983 to August 1985. It is concluded that (1) The Fairchild Data Corporation M505 provides the flexibility, reliability, and maintainability required for the USACSTA broadband network; (2) The best network topology consists of using a computer at Building 436 to perform network routing and not using a translator; (3) Routine preventive maintenance must be performed on the broadband cable system to maintain its effectiveness; (4) The CATEL DM-2100 provides adequate low-speed peformance; (5) Additional cable drops must be provided to meet user needs; (6) An improved software data transfer utility must be created to support the broadband cable system requirements; (7) The addition of an audio-communications capability to the broadband cable system would increase its utility and improve range communications. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA161559
Entities
People
- C. L. Francis