An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of SNTI, an Integrated Shipboard Communications System for Use Aboard U.S. Navy Surface Combatants

Abstract

Shipboard Interior Communication (IC) systems, a critical part of command and control, have not kept pace with the technological advances occurring in other areas of Naval warfare. As a result, the requirements and demands place on an IC system in a warfare scenario are not likely to be met with much success. This thesis to takes the first steps towards rectifying this unsatisfactory situation. The general weaknesses and problems with present IC systems are identified. Then, paying close attention to the needs of surface combatants, particularly DDG-51 and FFG-7 class ships, the requirements and functions needed to improve shipboard IC are presented. These are incorporated into the requirements and functions needed to develop an ideal Integrated Shipboard Communication System (ISCS). A French designed and built ISCS is then compared to this ideal system in order to evaluate its potential for implementation aboard U.S. Navy surface combatants.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 20, 1986
Accession Number
ADA168928

Entities

People

  • George B. Farrell

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Antisubmarine Aircraft
  • Command And Control
  • Communication Channels
  • Communication Systems
  • Data Displays
  • Detection
  • Military Organizations
  • Multiple Access
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Vessels (Combatant)
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Radar
  • Voice Communications
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapon Control

Readers

  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control