Analysis of Soldier Radio Waveform Performance in Operational Test

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Abstract:

In this report, we present the results of our modeling and simulation of SRW, which we use to explain the root causes of the problems that we have seen surface in operational test. Our analysis merges modeling and simulation of waveform behavior with an analysis of the physical constraints of the operating environment. We used our observations from the Network Integration Exercises NIEs to construct representative scenarios for simulation and to configure the SRW nodes according to the Armys implementation. We found that many of the difficulties encountered in testing the network and in achieving desired performance can be traced to discrepancies between the Armys use of SRW and the original concept with which the waveform was designed.

Author(s):
Marwick, Miriam S. ; Kramer, Corinne M. ; Laprade, Evan J.
Author Organization(s):
INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA ALEXANDRIA
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Mar 2014,01 May 2015
Pagination:
0092

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
IDA-P-5245, OSD/OTE
Contract/Grant Number(s):
HQ0034-14-D-0001
Task Number(s):
BD13588
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6.3.1_Optimized Network Functions and Resources; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Electronic Warfare
Descriptor(s):
software defined radio waveforms, electronic warfare, TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS, multiple access, mobile phones, network protocols, voice over internet protocol, data links, network topology, radio communications, communication systems, network architecture, mobile ad hoc networks
Field(s)/Group(s):
Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
Tactical Networks, Cognitive Radios, Warfighter Communications, Operational Testing, network integration exercises, joint tactical radio system, soldier radio waveform
Report Date:
2015 May 01
Creation Date:
2017 Oct 12