Model Design for a Battlegroup Intranet Using a UAV

Abstract

In this thesis the groundwork for an unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) supporting the communications architecture of a U.S. Naval Battle Group is proposed. The Global Hawk UAV described in detail is used as an example of a viable system. A system using a UAV as a central node in a battle group intranet could enhance the communications within a battle group. The preliminary steps required to demonstrate this concept using a model based on the OPNET software program are defined. The model presented is the one we recommend modifying to research this concept further. Finally, the requirements for transitioning the existing model to one that can test the operational concept proposed in this thesis are given.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA401749

Entities

People

  • Franklin R. Hubbard
  • Sean M. Sadlier

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Cyber
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Networks
  • Data Links
  • Data Transmission
  • Digital Communications
  • Information Systems
  • Local Area Networks
  • Multiple Access
  • Network Architecture
  • Network Protocols
  • Network Science
  • Payload
  • Routing Protocols
  • Satellite Communications
  • Wireless Communications

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Aerial Unmanned Vehicle Swarm Micro Periodontal Dentistry.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs