Accession Number:
ADA445342
Title:
Computer and Voice Network Management Through Low Earth Orbiting Satellites
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Corporate Author:
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF INFORMATIONAL SCIENCES
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
2006-03-01
Pagination or Media Count:
100.0
Abstract:
This thesis provides a multi-faceted approach to preliminary feasibility studies for using satellite networks within the Center of Network Innovation and Experimentations CENETIX research programs, with particular emphasis on Low Earth Orbiting LEO Satellite network solutions. Our exploration of management techniques for remote sensor technologies employing low throughput rate LEO satellite links revealed methods that connectivity can be tested when the connection is idle. Research into available amateur radio satellite assets lead to testing Automated Position Reporting System APRS satellites and terrestrial networks for common operational picture development in large geographical areas either too remote for common infrastructure or affected by disasters. The expansion of CENETIX s research opportunities led us to explore DIRECWAY and iDirect technologies as methods for expanding the Tactical Network Topology TNT network, and to test Nemesis new DIRECWAY functionality. Additionally, we explored potential communications usage for future satellites in The Office of the Secretary of Defense s TacSat program.
Descriptors:
- *EARTH ORBITS
- *LOW ORBIT TRAJECTORIES
- *COMMUNICATION AND RADIO SYSTEMS
- *COMPUTER NETWORKS
- *SATELLITE NETWORKS
- *NETWORK TOPOLOGY
- *SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
- THESES
- EARTH(PLANET)
- DATA LINKS
- INFRASTRUCTURE
- PACKET SWITCHING
- IRIDIUM
- VOICE COMMUNICATIONS
- TNT
- GEOGRAPHIC AREAS
- RESEARCH MANAGEMENT
- RADIO EQUIPMENT
- FEASIBILITY STUDIES
- REMOTE DETECTORS
- ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES
Subject Categories:
- Computer Programming and Software
- Radio Communications