JMEE: A Scalable framework for JTRS waveform modeling & evaluation

In this paper we present the architecture of a scalable JTRS modeling and evaluation environment (scalable JMEE), which uses hardware-in-the-loop with real-time emulation to support a scalable and application-centric evaluation of the JTRS communication networks. Scalable JMEE includes a combination of live components, real-time emulations of communication protocols, together with high fidelity simulation models of the physical environment. Scalable JMEE includes the ability to incorporate accurate wireless environment effects due to node mobility, urban and rural terrain, weather, fading and shadowing. The environment can support the direct integration of various third party real world applications that include streaming video, Voice over IP (VoIP) secure file transfer and web browsers. Scalable JMEE has been used to test and analyze JTRS networks with 500+ radios in diverse operational scenarios. Results from such analysis will help to accurately characterize the application mix that can be reliably supported by given deployments of future and current force communication assets operating under realistic traffic loadings.