Network Management System for Tactical Mobile Ad Hoc Network Segments

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Abstract:

Mobile Ad Hoc Networking MANET technologies are highly desirable in tactical environments because they are able to communicate with neighboring devices over one or more hops in order to extend connectivity to areas where a fixed infrastructure is not available or is not possible. There are many factors which can influence the performance and reliability of a MANET. Communications links within the MANET are continuously fluctuating due to device location, power, or environmental factors. Devices within the MANET can enter the network and then disappear due to the devices losing connectivity because of their physical location relative to other nodes within the network. A network management system NMS that can provide for MANET administration in both simulation-based and real-time operational environments provides additional value for this network. The objectives for this network management system is to allow users to predict, monitor, and control network behavior this specifically includes viewing and remotely managing variables such as node status, node location, attached equipment, channel selection, frequencies, error rates, and network utilization.

Author(s):
Puff, Chad J.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0101

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

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_6.3.1_Optimized Network Functions and Resources; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services
Modernization Areas:
Space; Fully Networked C3; Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, *MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL, *NETWORK CENTRIC WARFARE, BEHAVIOR, CHANNEL SELECTORS, CONTINUITY, CONTROL, DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS, ENVIRONMENTS, ERRORS, FREQUENCY, INFRASTRUCTURE, MANAGEMENT, MOBILE, NETWORKS, NODES, POSITION(LOCATION), POWER, RATES, REAL TIME, RELIABILITY, SIMULATION, TACTICAL WARFARE, THESES, UTILIZATION, VARIABLES, VIEWERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Computer Hardware, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
MANET(MOBILE AD HOC NETWORKING), NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, TACTICAL MOBILE AD HOC NETWORKS, SIMPLE NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL
Report Date:
2011 Sep 01
Creation Date:
2011 Dec 08