Radio Path Prediction Software for Command and Control Scenario Developers

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Abstract:

In recent years, there has been great interest in incorporating the modeling of communication systems into combat simulations. However, development of supporting software tools for command and control C2 scenario developers has not kept pace with the progress in combat simulation software. Scenario developers cannot easily experiment with alternate locations for base station repeatersswitches nor can they easily predict in advance where mobile platforms will experience communication failure. This information is crucial for scenario developers to plan and design scenarios to test proposed networked combat systems. A proof of concept software radio path prediction application has been written in the Java programming language that allows a scenario developer to quickly answer these what if questions. This software allows users to easily predict the significant propagation paths from a base station to a mobile station, as well as which paths will be compromised or ineffective. This presentation discusses the theory and concepts behind the application.

Author(s):
Shattuck, Michael
Author Organization(s):
ARMY TRADOC ANALYSIS COMMAND WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE NM
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. Presented at the Command and Control Research and Technology Symposium (2006 CCRTS) held in San Diego, CA on 20-22 Jun 2006. Published in the Proceedings of the Command and Control Research and Technology Symposium (2006 CCRTS) Jun 2006.
Pagination:
0043

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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
Monitor Series:
TRAC-WSMR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_6.3.1_Optimized Network Functions and Resources; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_8.2_Shape
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3; Space
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*SIMULATION, *MODELS, *SOFTWARE TOOLS, *COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, SCENARIOS, METHODOLOGY, NETWORKS, SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO, WIRELESS LINKS, FRESNEL ZONES, DIFFRACTION, REFLECTION, THEORY, POLARIZATION, SYMPOSIA, OPTIMIZATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Operations Research, Computer Programming and Software, Radiofrequency Wave Propagation
Keyword(s):
COMPONENT REPORTS, EIRP(EFFECTIVE ISOTROPIC RADIATED POWER), NETWORK CENTRIC METRICS
Report Date:
2006 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2007 Mar 28