A Software Framework for Mobile Ad Hoc Data Communications Using Voice-Centric Tactical Radios

Abstract

Currently, small ground units such as those operating in Iraq have very limited data communication capabilities between soldiers. Tactical chat or file transfer is available only at the battalion level or higher. To address this problem, the authors have developed a software application, which can leverage existing voice-centric radios to provide data services including tactical chat and file transfer capabilities to frontline ground units. The software embodies two key innovations: (1) a data link protocol to allow radios to form wireless LANs, and (2) an operation-aware ad hoc routing protocol to support reliable and resource-efficient multi-hop message relays. This paper describes the design, implementation, and functional testing of these two protocols.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA463175

Entities

People

  • Geoffrey Xie
  • John Gibson
  • Steven Brand

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Application Software
  • Command And Control
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Access Control
  • Computer Science
  • Data Links
  • Department Of Defense
  • Digital Communications
  • Fire Support
  • Floods
  • Hypervelocity Flow
  • Information Operations
  • Military Formations
  • Routing Protocols
  • Situational Awareness
  • Tactical Radios

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Networking