Information Fusion - Battlespace Dominance
Abstract
Communications Systems are intended to ensure the Commander is not a prisoner to his/her command post. Previously the objective for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) has been to ensure the Commander retains access to information and is able to make timely decisions from any place on the battlefield. Fusion of multiple C4I systems is possible with the advent of inexpensive commercial off the shelf (COTS) technology. COTS enables commanders to deftly exploit C4I systems and achieve battlespace dominance. This paper proposes an interim C4I architecture for the current force. The proposal includes a C4I fusion pit, which enables the Commander to have a common, near real-time picture of his battlespace. The paper also outlines several interim fixes to narrow bandwidth constraints for information systems data exchange. The solutions incorporated in this paper are low-cost economical solutions. The resource constrained environment of the current force has been considered throughout the development and implementation of all proposed solutions. (6,611 words)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 25, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA346387
Entities
People
- Meelita Mccully
Organizations
- United States Army War College