Fiber Optic and Broadband Coaxial Cable Data Network Alternatives for a Flying Mission Base
Abstract
Air Force flying mission bases (strategic, tactical, and military airlift) require an upgraded and survivable data network to interconnect data processing equipment. The results of a comparative analysis of performance, survivability, and cost of fiber optic and coaxial cable data networks for this application are reported herein. The principal conclusion to be drawn from this work is that a fiber optic network offers survivability, reliability, and growth advantages at a cost comparable to an equivalent coaxial cable network. Keywords include: Base Cable Plant, Broadband Coaxial Networks, Data Networks, Fiber Optic Networks, Network Costs, and Survivable Networks.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA183357
Entities
People
- Robert M. Weigand
Organizations
- MITRE Corporation