Joint Adaptive Communications System (JACS) Concept Validation Study.

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Abstract:

The Concept Validation Study of Joint Adaptive Communication System JACS, conducted by David Sarnoff Research Center Sarnoff under contract to Air Force, focused on evaluation of network algorithms for a self-organizing, self-routing, self-maintaining and automatically reconfigurable communications network based on randomly scattered, inexpensive, disposable, rugged and airground-vehicle deployable nodes. JACS is capable of achieving the requirements of the network described above. JACS has a wide range of applications such as a downed pilot communications b sensor array configurations c special operations at the forward edge of battle d tactical Internet and e Ad-Hoc network communications between multiple UAVs. During this study simulation network models for JACS were developed. The test network models are operational. The call set-up and routing algorithms work. The Call Set-up performance and End-to-end packet delay performance in JACS were evaluated using the network simulation models developed. Major performance characterizations have been obtained. The JACS concept is algorithmically feasible. Next steps include expanded validation of the JACS concept with reference to related radio progagation issues, phototyping and operational validation.

Author(s):
Newman, N. P. ; Stiller, T. ; Stephens, W. E.
Author Organization(s):
DAVID SARNOFF RESEARCH CENTER PRINCETON NJ
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept. Jun-Sep 96,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA329970
Pagination:
0061

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RL*-TR-97-37
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F30602-96-C-0258
Task Number(s):
00
Project Number(s):
RDCN
Monitor Series:
TR-97-37, RL*
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_6.3.1_Optimized Network Functions and Resources; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, *COMMUNICATION AND RADIO SYSTEMS, SIMULATION, VALIDATION, MODELS, CONFIGURATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
JACS(JOINT ADAPTIVE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM), PE62702F, WURLRDCN0001
Report Date:
1997 Jul 01
Creation Date:
1997 Oct 15