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11	Analysis of hardware requirements for airborne tactical mesh networking nodes / An analysis of tactical mesh networking hardware requirements for airborne mobile nodes Milicic, Gregory J. 03 1900 (has links) Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited / Wireless mesh mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) provide the military with the opportunity to spread information superiority to the tactical battlespace in support of network-centric warfare (NCW). These mesh networks provide the tactical networking framework for providing improved situational awareness through ubiquitous sharing of information including remote sensor and targeting data. The Naval Postgraduate School's Tactical Network Topology (TNT) project sponsored by US Special Operations Command seeks to adapt commercial off the shelf (COTS) information technology for use in military operational environments. These TNT experiments rely on a variety of airborne nodes including tethered balloon and UAVs such as the Tern to provide reachback from nodes on the ground to the Tactical Operations Center (TOC) as well as to simulate the information and traffic streams expected from UAVs conducting surveillance missions and fixed persistent sensor nodes. Airborne mesh nodes have unique requirements that can be implemented with COTS technology including single board computers and compact flash. / Lieutenant, United States Navy Netcentric computing United States IEEE 80211 (Standard) Global Information Grid Command and control systems Wireless mesh networking Ad hoc networking IEEE 802.11 Global information grid MANET Wireless OLSR Sensor networks Tactical network topology Single board computer PC/104 Tern UAV
12	An analysis of the feasibility of implementing ultra wideband and mesh network technology in support of military operations Herzig, Joseph F., Jr. 03 1900 (has links) Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited / This thesis analyzes the feasibility, functionality, and usability of Ultra Wideband technology as an alternative to 802.11 in wireless mesh networks for multiple DoD contexts. Ultra wideband and wireless mesh network technologies and applications are researched and analyzed through multiple field and lab experiments for usability in current, real-world situations. Hardware and software investigations are conducted to determine any implementation issues between ultra wideband and wireless mesh networks. A detailed assessment is conducted of the various elements and operational constraints for developing an ultra wideband mesh network that can be utilized to improve situational awareness in network-centric operations. Through joint research with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, various hardware and software components are developed to create a test bed for tactical level ultra wideband and mesh networking experimentation in a highly mobile environment. This thesis also lays the groundwork into future ultra wideband and mesh networking applications. / Lieutenant, United States Navy IEEE 80211 (Standard) Global Information Grid Command and control systems United States Computer programs Wireless mesh networking IEEE 802.11 Global information grid Mesh networks Ultra wideband Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories UWB LLNL
13	An analysis of network and sensor performance within IEEE 802.x wireless MESH networks in the Tactical Network Topology (TNT) Davis, Joseph A., Sr. 03 1900 (has links) Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited / The objective of this research is to analyze the network performance and sensor functionality, efficacy and usability of IEEE 802.x wireless MESH networks within a DoD Tactical network environment. Multiple sensor configurations operating with wireless MESH network technologies will be researched and analyzed for performance in expeditionary environment situations. Specifically, this thesis will attempt establish the foundation for the development of wireless MESH "network health" models by examining the performance of sensors operating within a MESH network and define which network performance metrics equate to good quality of service. This research will experiment with different application, sensor, and network configurations of currently available COTS components, such as, voice, video and data hardware. This thesis will lay the groundwork for wireless network MESH predictability, which will enable the optimal use of sensors within a tactical network environment. / Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy IEEE 80211 (Standard) Wireless communication systems Global Information Grid Sensor networks Wireless MESH networking Ad hoc networking IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.16 IEEE 802.15.4 Global information grid Wireless MANET Sensor networks Tactical network topology

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