A Methodology for Evaluating and Enhancing C4I Networks.

Abstract

This effort focuses on expanding the bottleneck links of an existing C4I network to meet projected demands. The minimum cost-maximum flow algorithm is used to identify bottlenecks. A decision analysis approach enables the mapping of performance objectives for a network expansion into measurable attributes within the structure of a value hierarchy. A multi-attribute value function combines these measures into an overall system effectiveness measure. This allows for an evaluation of the impact of potential upgrade components on the system. A knapsack model imposes budgetary constraints on the selection of components. This methodology allows for the design of an optimized system upgrade based on system effectiveness, while offering an indication of the 'value' of the increased information flow through the network.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA328300

Entities

People

  • Christine C. Davis

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Algorithms
  • Command And Control
  • Command Control Communications And Computer Systems
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Communications
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Flow Network
  • Information Systems
  • Linear Programming
  • Mathematical Models
  • Mathematical Programming
  • Military Operations
  • Operations Research

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Operations Research
  • Systems Analysis and Design