The Impact of the Next Generation Internet (NGI) on Naval Engineering
Abstract
Naval Engineering will be greatly impacted by the emergence and deployment of the Next Generation Internet (NGI) based upon the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol version 6 (TCP/IPv6) family of protocols; Shipboard Information Technology (IT), IT for the 21st Century (IT-21), the Navy and Marine Corp Intranet (NMCI), and the commercial Internet currently are built upon the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) family of protocols. The TCP/IPv6 protocol family will likely replace the TCP/IPv4 protocol family after an extended transition period, anticipated at up to 10 years, during which both protocol families will need to be supported. The replacement of the TCP/IPv4 protocol family is necessary to ensure the long-term health, scalability, and security of the Internet and DoD Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR). The USN, USMC, and DoD should begin preparing for this costly and complex transition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 21, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA376225
Entities
People
- Michael P. Brig
Organizations
- Naval Information Warfare Systems Command