An Optimization of a Network Structure for a Brigade Level Military Organization

Abstract

Networking is vital for all computer-using organizations. No computer can be thought of as a stand-alone computer. Organizations need to analyze and develop the optimal network structures with consideration of their hierarchical structures. Their needs are to be analyzed as well. The topology and the technology of the network to be developed needs to be considered and then planned. This thesis presents the different types of network topologies and network technologies. The structure of a Brigade is analyzed and different topology combinations for different levels hierarchical structure are analyzed. The flow of the network traffic and network load is optimized using Extend v4, a general purpose simulation tool. The results show that the optimal network topology for the subject Brigade is Star topology at all levels. The type of technology to be used is Fiber Distributed Data Interface technology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA384435

Entities

People

  • Aydin Akkose

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Communications
  • Computer Networks
  • Electronic Mail
  • Information Systems
  • Internet
  • Local Area Networks
  • Military Organizations
  • Multiple Access
  • Network Architecture
  • Network Protocols
  • Network Science
  • Network Topology
  • Simulations

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