Title :
Enhanced unattended ground sensor system communications
Author :
Bobier, Kevin ; Wells, Jeff ; Dapper, Mark
Abstract :
Unattended ground sensors (UGS) have proven to be valuable in various military missions. Specifically, UGS systems add significantly to the capability and security of reconnaissance and surveillance units during military operations by monitoring the battlefield. However, DoD ground sensor systems have historically standardized on a bare-bones low rate communications protocol. Recent initiatives target the incorporation of higher data rates (exceeding 50 kbps), forward error correction, networking, and encryption for enhanced performance. This paper highlights the results of these initiatives, and present system analysis tradeoffs that validate the link reliability and preserve the robustness of legacy systems.
Keywords :
cryptography; forward error correction; message authentication; military communication; protocols; radio equipment; sensors; telecommunication network reliability; telecommunication security; DoD ground sensor systems; UGS systems; authentication; battlefield monitoring; encryption; forward error correction; legacy systems robustness; link reliability; low rate communications protocol; military missions; military operations; reconnaissance units security; surveillance units security; unattended ground sensor system communications; Communication system security; Cryptography; Data security; Forward error correction; Monitoring; Protocols; Reconnaissance; Sensor systems; Surveillance; Telecommunication network reliability;
Conference_Titel :
MILCOM 2002. Proceedings
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7625-0
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.2002.1180454
