Automated Evaluation of Tactical Network Protocols.
Abstract
Decentralized battlefield command and control requires reliable and timely distribution of information. At present distribution of digital information is limited by the low-bandwidth noisy channels inherent to combat net radios and heavy traffic demands, forcing commanders to make decisions from less than timely information. In the ideal communications network, each node would be smart enough to monitor network performance and, when necessary adapt itself to make better use of the available bandwidth. The adaptive network node would employ a decision algorithm to modify configuration, routing, and protocol parameters based on measured network performance statistics and system requirements. Our research addresses the effects of noise and interference on communications channels and construction of network protocols that will be effective on the modem battlefield. The approach emphasizes use ol actual hardware and controlled experimentation to explore alternative protocols. This report describes a suite of software to automatically execute a test design, and collect and apply preliminary data reduction procedures to baseline performance data for a prototype communications network.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA310530
Entities
People
- Ann E. Brodeen
- George W. Hartwig Jr.
- Maria C. Lopez
- Michael J. Markoski
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory