A Novel Characterization of Distributed Sensor Networks within the DoD

Abstract

Distributed sensor networks (DSN) within the DoD are motivated by a need for pervasive and persistent military surveillance, as addressed in Navy DoD guidance documents. Previous studies have sought to characterize DSNs based on various attributes, taxonomies, and design spaces from more of a theoretical perspective. This paper differs from previous studies by focusing on the establishment and use of measurable, orthogonal, design-level, discriminating attributes (discriminators) for classifying DSNs. DoD and non-DoD applications are then characterized in light of these discriminators. Senior Navy/DoD leadership and other decision makers interested in understanding the characterization of DSNs within the DoD, will find this paper valuable.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 03, 2012
Accession Number
ADA555443

Entities

People

  • Anthony Leclerc
  • Carlos H. Daviglus
  • Kevin B. Bush
  • Mohammad A. Salam
  • Sarah Leitner
  • Waleed Barnawi

Organizations

  • Naval Information Warfare Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Detection
  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
  • Data Transmission
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Discriminators
  • Environment
  • Guidance
  • Mesh Networks
  • Naval Warfare
  • Networks
  • Sensor Networks
  • Surveillance
  • Taxonomy
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Wireless Communications
  • Wireless Sensor Networks

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects