Bandwidth Requirements for the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) Command Variant
Abstract
The goal of this thesis is to identify the bandwidth requirements for the command variant of the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV). The work focuses on the network established to support an infantry battalion COC. At the center of this network will be the AAAV(C) All higher and subordinate communications links that connect directly with the AAAV(C) are modeled. The intent is to identify all traffic received and transmitted through the AAAV(C). Current systems are not discussed, as this study is intended to be independent of current system characteristics. The model is based on Internet Protocols (IP), with all communications, including voice and video, routed via IP addresses. This model attempts to provide better fidelity for future requirements analysis. Data on message size and transmission interval are identified that will allow grouping and analysis of message sets for future systems. Doctrinal messages appropriate for each node (unit) are identified and each message is then assigned a size (bits), and a transmission interval (minutes). Using a maneuver ashore scenario, network traffic flows for a 24-hour period are modeled with the software simulation tool Extend(TM). The model is then optimized and the minimum bandwidth required to support the scenario is identified.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA397643
Entities
People
- James P. Wedge
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School