A Historical Perspective of the Global Transportation Network (GTN)

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Abstract:

This thesis analyzes the changes within the Global Transportation Network GTNIn Transit Visibility ITV feeder systems and the subsequent ITV they provide by comparing the current position to the past and by examining future trends. Up until now, there has been no definitive documentation showing the initial inception or the subsequent improvements that have taken place in developing the GTN and feeder systems. The inception of the GTN is documented, including some of the proof of concept prototypes. The operational prototypes and production systems are also analyzed, including the feeder systems used in the GTN and how the GTN performed during operation Desert ShieldStorm. USTRANSCOMs vision of the future GTN, up to FY04, is explained along with the authors view of possible future GTN capabilities.

Author(s):
Sciaretta, Kent J. ; Trettel, David J.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's Thesis
Pagination:
0107

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy
Modernization Areas:
Space; Microelectronics; Fully Networked C3; Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, *MILITARY TRANSPORTATION, *AUTOMATIC TRACKING, MILITARY HISTORY, LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONAL READINESS, THESES, PROTOTYPES, DATA LINKS, OBSCURATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
GTN(GLOBAL TRANSPORTATION NETWORK), ITV(INTRANSIT VISIBILITY), DESERT STORM OPERATION, TAV(TOTAL ASSET VISIBILITY)
Report Date:
2000 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2000 Jul 05