A Framework for Routing and Topological Decision-Making Within a Transformational Communications Architecture

Abstract

A Transformational Communications Architecture (TCA) has been proposed by the US government with the goal of creating "an Internet in the sky." This thesis presents a framework which places user requirements at the heart of routing and topological decision-making within the TCA. It provides new terminology to describe data transmissions and link characteristics and an approach to formulating cost functions to better meet user needs. The framework is intended to stimulate interest and focus efforts on how to meet military specific requirements by taking advantage of the TCA's diverse capabilities and topology. Cost functions using newly-defined parameters are simulated and shown to improve relevant performance over a traditional routing approach.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA441463

Entities

People

  • Alexander I. Smith

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Computer Networks
  • Data Links
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Information Exchange
  • Information Systems
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Military Communications
  • Network Protocols
  • Radio Equipment
  • Routing Protocols
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Software Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design