Virtual Cloud Computing: Effects and Application of Hastily Formed Networks (HFN) for Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) Missions
Abstract
Catastrophic events occur throughout the earth and first responders can benefit from improved Command and Control (C2). Currently, military C2 capabilities, though adequate in some settings, can be enhanced using virtual applications. This thesis seeks as its goals to analyze and transform present Hastily Formed Network (HFN) capabilities into a virtual HFN system, controlling for technology. We analyze this through leveraging the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) HFN and Virtualization and Cloud Computing labs. The independent variables are defined as the current HFN architecture and Virtualization and Cloud Computing lab, and the dependent variables are defined as cost and hardware. Through this research effort, we explore, and perhaps improve, HFN capabilities through available virtualization technologies. The additional technologies applied to the current HFN system may aid in the speed of connectivity to the World Wide Web and other mission-critical resources, thus promoting an enhanced C2 capability, and in turn saving lives during HA/DR missions. This research points the way for future researchers to continue leveraging virtualization technologies and cloud computing in HA/DR settings. The thesis research conducted and distributed is in the area of networking and applied sciences in technology. The methodology and practices during the research utilized cutting-edge technology while testing performance capabilities of virtualized systems. The information gathering and research phase of this thesis directly applies elements of information systems analysis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA552578
Entities
People
- Mark K. Morris
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School