Layered Communications Architecture for the Global Grid

Abstract

A layered communications architecture is advocated for the military's Global Communications Grid (GCG) or Global Grid (GG), the communications infrastructure of the Global Information Grid (GIG). A seven-layer reference model consisting of Mission, Application, Service, Transport, Network, Link, and Physical Layers is introduced; the GG corresponds to the Transport and Network Layers. The fundamental concept for military interoperability inherent in the GG architecture, viz., network-centricity, is explained. The importance of layering communications protocols and functions is discussed. Examples of layering communications, management, and security functions are provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA456330

Entities

People

  • B. E. White

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Application Protocols
  • Communication Channels
  • Communication Systems
  • Communications Protocols
  • Computer Networks
  • Computing System Architectures
  • Data Links
  • Digital Communications
  • Electronic Mail
  • Electronic Messaging
  • Multiple Access
  • Network Protocols
  • Security Protocols
  • Transport Protocols
  • Voice Over Internet Protocol

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Systems Analysis and Design