Wireless Network after Next (WNaN)
Abstract
(U) The Wireless Network after Next (WNaN) program goal is to develop and demonstrate technologies and system concepts enabling densely deployed networks in which distributed and adaptive network operations compensate for limitations of the physical layer of the low-cost wireless nodes that comprise these networks. WNaN networks will manage node configurations and the topology of the network to reduce the demands on the physical and link layers of the nodes. The technology created by the WNaN network effort will provide reliable and highly available battlefield communications at low system cost. (U) The WNaN program will develop a low-cost handheld/body wearable wireless node that can be used to form high-density ad-hoc networks and gateways to the Global Information Grid. This program will also develop robust networking architecture(s) and network technologies/processes that will exploit high-density node configurations. A MOA is in place between DARPA and the Army that will culminate in a large-scale network demonstration using the multichannel nodes to establish viability for the Army to transition to a program of record and procure WNaN devices. Transition of the WNaN technology to the Army is planned to begin in 2010 and complete in 2011.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- e6dc151e045ffc0ef32dcfa4ddbc03f5