Accession Number:

AD1106273

Title:

Best Wireless Technology for the Flight Line of the Future: A Multi-Criteria Decision Making and Utility Theory Analysis

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report,01 Jul 2019,05 Jun 2020

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB United States

Personal Author(s):

• Koser,Kort A

Report Date:

2020-06-05

Pagination or Media Count:

87.0

Abstract:

To stay competitive and innovate, the Air Force needs to exploit all technological advancements. One of these advancements is sharing information between devices wirelessly on the Flight Line. This research used multi-criteria decision making and utility theory to choose the best wireless network based on coverage, throughput, hardware, reliability and latency. The wireless networks considered were current state Wi-Fi, upgraded Wi-Fi, 5G mmWave, LTE, and Low Earth Orbit Satcom. The satcom alternative was the preferred for two of the three methods, while upgraded Wi-Fi infrastructure was the preferred using utility theory. This work highlights the need for investment in flight line infrastructure.

Descriptors:

• wireless communications
• satellite communications
• wireless networks
• Low Earth Orbits
• Throughput
• Reliability
• standards
• Radio Frequency
• Frequency bands
• Bandwidth
• test and evaluation
• simulations
• losses
• decision making

Subject Categories:

• Radio Communications

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE