Thesis (M.S. in Information Technology Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2008. / Thesis Advisor(s): Bordetsky, Alex, "June 2008." Description based on title screen as viewed on August 26, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 69-74). Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S.)--Naval Postgraduate School, 2004. / Title from title screen (viewed Mar. 15, 2005). "September 2004." "ADA427180"--URL. Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-90). Also issued in paper format.

Thesis (M.S. in Information Technology Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, March 2005. / Thesis Advisor(s): Alexander Bordetsky. Includes bibliographical references (p. 57-58). Also available online.

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited / This thesis analyzes the feasibility, functionality, efficacy and usability of IEEE 802.x wireless mesh networks in multiple DoD contexts. Through multiple field and lab experiments and hardware investigations, an assessment is performed on the realistic implementation issues of wireless mesh networks and their possible applications. A detailed examination is conducted of the variable elements, operational constraints, and possible decision points for developing a usable, robust, self-organizing, wireless mesh network that can be leveraged for maximum usability and shared situational awareness in network-centric operations. The research investigates the suitability of currently available COTS hardware and software wireless mesh networking components for geographically distributed networks. Additionally, a product-line software architecture and a common data interchange XML vocabulary are proposed as the enabling technology elements to carry application layer mesh forward for integration of collaborative sensor-decision maker adaptive networks within the Global Information Grid. The thesis includes the design and implementation of the first Naval Postgraduate School testbed for tactical level mesh networking with unmanned vehicles, unattended sensors, and warrior networking nodes. This thesis also lays the groundwork for further research into lower OSI-layer routing protocols for DoD mesh networks, development of mesh-aware applications, as well as a GIG-wide mesh network architecture. / Lieutenant Commander, Supply Corps, United States Navy / Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy

Small units maneuvering on the battlefield have little time to establish data links and interface with the Global Information Grid (GIG) while trying to achieve an objective. The bandwidth and interface requirements necessary to receive live data from current strategic level systems limit the small unit operational user's ability to receive and act upon data and intelligence. Without the ability to interface with current strategic-level UAV assets, these small units are left without a comprehensive operational picture. Mini-UAVs offer the capability for the tactical user, in a variety of missions, to have direct control over the aerial asset without intervention from higher authority. Organic UAV assets can be used to collect data relevant to small units without the need for connecting to intelligence systems. This offers increased mobility and a dedicated collection platform; however, there are still drawbacks to this capability. This thesis examines mini-UAVs, and their integration into the Coalition Operating Area Surveillance and Targeting System (COASTS) network.

Approved for public release; distribution in unlimited. / The Army is undergoing a major realignment in accordance with the Joint Vision 2010/2020 transformation to establish an enterprise command that is the single authority to operate and manage the Army Enterprise Information Infrastructure (Infrastructure). However, there are a number of critical network management issues that the Army will have to overcome before attaining the full capabilities to manage the full spectrum of Army networks at the enterprise level. The Army network environment consists of an excessive number of heterogeneous applications, systems, and network architectures that are incompatible. There are a number of legacy systems and proprietary platforms. Most of the NM architectures in the Army are based on traditional centralized NM approaches such as the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Although SNMP is the most pervasive protocol, it lacks the scalability, reliability, flexibility and adaptability necessary to effectively support an enterprise network as large and complex as the Army. Attempting to scale these technologies to this magnitude can be extremely difficult and very costly. This thesis makes the argument that intelligent-agent-based technologies are a leading solution, among the other current technologies, to achieve the Army's enterprise network management goals. / Major, United States Army

Thesis (M.S. in Information Technology Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, Sept. 2004. / Thesis advisor(s): Alexander Bordetsky. Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-91). Also available online.

Thesis (M.S. in Information Technology Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, March 2005. / Thesis Advisor(s): Alexander Bordetsky. Includes bibliographical references (p. 49-50). Also available online.

Thesis (M.S. in Systems Technology)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2005. / Thesis Advisor(s): James Ehlert. Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-175). Also available online.

Thesis (M.S. in Information Technology Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, March 2005. / Thesis Advisor(s): Alexander Bordetsky. Includes bibliographical references (p. 39-40). Also available online.