Formulating a Theoretical Framework for Assessing Network Loads for Effective Deployment in Network-Centric Operations and Warfare
Abstract
Advances in technology lead to a shift towards Network-Centric Operations (NCO) and Network-Centric Warfare (NCW) within the military. While much work in NCO/NCW has focused on developing the components based on information sharing and cross awareness (e.g. conceptual models for co-operability and the common operating picture (COP)), the lynchpin is a robust network infrastructure. However, little is known about the overall effectiveness and performance of NCO/NCW networks in general. Determining how robust or stable an existing infrastructure (network) will be and to pinpoint weaknesses or faultiness is an important and critical concern, especially since these networks need to be able to be employed in an adaptive and dynamic environment. Determining if an existing NCO/NCW network infrastructure is indeed robust and reliable is a major undertaking due to the inherently large-scale and complex nature of interaction. Employing theoretical models which can be used to analyze and predict performance (e.g. scalability, reliability, etc) is particularly important in order to design a network that is realistically deployable. The goal of this project is the design of a theoretical framework to assess and predict the effectiveness and performance of networks and their loads.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA523373
Entities
People
- Eunice E. Santos