NEACP Onboard Connectivity Study

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Abstract:

The operational availability of the E-4B fleet can be measurably improved by reducing the time of new C3 integrations and modifications on these aircraft. This quick study examines alternative ways to achieve greater flexibility and speed by which E-4B enhancements are installed through the use of broadband bus technology. A broadband bus will have sufficient bandwidth growth margin to meet current and future NEACP onboard connectivity user needs for voice, data, control, status and limited-motion video communications. An assessment of available technologies show that fiber optics and the FDDI standard meet NEACP connectivity requirements. A cost analysis estimates NEACP onboard connectivity network NOCN costs. Also included is a methodology framework that outlines the steps necessary to determine the breakeven point of the NOCN, where the network will pay for itself through cost off-sets.

Author(s):
Pellegrini, Charles A.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENSE COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY ARLINGTON VA CENTER FOR COMMAND AND CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in collaboration with Electrospace Systems, Inc. and MITRE Corporation.
Pagination:
0086

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DCA/CCCCS-TR-90-6
Monitor Series:
DCA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_6.3.1_Optimized Network Functions and Resources
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Space; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*BANDWIDTH, *AIRCRAFT, *FIBER OPTICS, BROADBAND, USER NEEDS, AVAILABILITY, GROWTH(GENERAL), COST ANALYSIS, COST ESTIMATES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft, Fiber Optics and Integrated Optics, Voice Communications, Command, Control and Communications Systems
Report Date:
1990 Mar 30