Development of a Parallel Link Model for Meteor Burst Communication
Abstract
Meteor burst communication (MBC) constitutes an unusual propagation medium with many unique and interesting properties. These properties make MBC well suited for military applications. MBC offers many advantages over other forms of existing long range communication systems. Some of the advantages include low probability of intercept (LPI), antijam (AJ), flexibility and survivability. The LPI/AJ characteristics of MBC are the most important to military applications. MBC also suffers from two major drawbacks: long message delay times and low throughput. As a result, MBC systems exhibit low average data rates and long delay times. In order for MBC to gain widespread use, methods to optimizing system performance must be developed. The result of this study effort is the development of a parallel MBC link model that is used to analyze MBC network performance. To address this issue, a computer model was developed to emulate a PAVE PAWS parallel link MBC network. This unique model was developed using the queueing model for a MBC channel. The queue used is a M/ G/1 queue with server vacations. The model was implemented using two simulation programs which are supported on the IBM PC. The results of the simulation are validated by comparison to analytical data. The results gathered in this study effort indicate that some performance gains are attainable if a MBC network is modeled using a parallel link model. It is shown that moderate increases in throughput and a reduction in message waiting time is possible. Keywords: Communication and Radio Systems, Theses. (AW)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA215629
Entities
People
- Ryan C. Cochran
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology